Southern Co

UtilitiesNYQ$105.9B

SO SEC filings last scanned 13 May 2026, 22:43 UTC

CEO Timeline

Christopher C. WomackCurrentManually reviewed

May 2023 — Present(3y)

Chris Womack was appointed CEO of Southern Company effective immediately after the annual meeting on May 24, 2023, succeeding Tom Fanning.

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Thomas A. FanningManually reviewed

Dec 2010 — May 2023(12y 5mo)

Thomas A. Fanning was appointed Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Company, effective December 1, 2010, succeeding David M. Ratcliffe.

Tom Fanning stepped down as CEO of Southern Company effective immediately after the annual meeting on May 24, 2023, and transitioned to Executive Chairman.

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David M. Ratcliffe

Since at least Apr 2007 — Dec 2010(3y 8mo)

planned retirement

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