ATLANTA,
Feb. 12,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
Southern Company today announced the election of James O. (Jimmy) Etheredge as an independent
director, effective Apr. 1, 2025.
Board committee assignments have not yet been determined.
"Jimmy's extensive leadership experience makes
him an invaluable addition to our board," said Southern Company
chairman, president, and CEO Chris
Womack. "His proven track record in leading large teams,
discovering innovative solutions, and understanding various
industry sectors, including utilities, aligns with our company's
objectives. Moreover, his ongoing involvement with organizations
such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and several non-profits, further
underscores his strategic acumen and commitment to service and
excellence."
Etheredge was CEO – North America of Accenture plc from
September 2019 until August 2023 and a special advisor to the CEO and
board until July 2024. His
responsibilities as CEO included driving results through an
80,000-member team and executing Accenture's strategy and
consulting, interactive, technology (including AI, cloud and
others) and operations practices.
From December 2016
until September 2019, he was Senior
Managing Director of US Southeast, responsible for leading
Accenture's business in ten states. In this role, he oversaw the
firm's business across all consulting specialties and client
industry segments within the region.
Etheredge joined Accenture in 1985, became a
partner in 1997 and an executive partner in 2011. During his
career, Etheredge advised clients in the utilities industry both in
the U.S. and worldwide.
A native of middle Georgia, he earned a B.S. in Industrial
Engineering from the Georgia Institute of
Technology and serves as a trustee of the Georgia Tech
Foundation. Etheredge serves on the board of Encora Digital LLC and
as deputy chair of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Atlanta. He also serves on the
boards of Woodruff Arts Center, the Atlanta Police Foundation, Techbridge and
Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts.
About Southern Company
Southern Company
(NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers
across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies.
Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with
excellent service is our mission. The company has electric
operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution
companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a
leading distributed energy distribution company with national
capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications
services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation,
resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet
customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of
net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising
values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of
everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are
transforming energy into economic, environmental and social
progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by
a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and
recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To
learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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