ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern
Company today announced the promotion of Bryan D. Anderson, senior vice president of
governmental affairs, to the roles of executive vice president and
president of external affairs, effective Nov. 1, 2020. Anderson will serve on the
company's executive management council.
"Bryan is an exceptional public affairs advocate and is
relentless at putting the needs of customers at the center of
everything we do," said Southern Company chairman, president and
CEO Thomas A. Fanning. "He
understands the importance of building consensus in the
ever-changing external environment, and he has a proven track
record of achieving bipartisan policy solutions that drive growth
and prosperity in the communities we are privileged to serve."
Since joining Southern Company in 2010, Anderson has managed and
directed the company's political, policy and regulatory activities.
He will continue to manage and be based out of Southern Company's
Washington, D.C., office. In his
new role, Anderson also assumes responsibility for the company's
branding, corporate communications, security policy and other
external affairs functions.
Before joining Southern Company, Anderson worked for The
Coca-Cola Company as vice president of government relations and
public affairs. During that time, he served as that company's
primary liaison to the federal government and oversaw the planning,
budget development and administration for its government relations
function. Prior to joining The Coca-Cola Company, Anderson served
in the law offices of Sumner & Hewes in Atlanta and O'Connor & Hannan in
Washington.
A native of Georgia, Anderson
earned a bachelor of business administration with a concentration
in finance from the University of
Georgia and a juris doctor from the Walter F. George School
of Law at Mercer University in Macon,
Ga.
Anderson succeeds Christopher C.
Womack, who earlier today was named president of Georgia
Power, effective Nov. 1.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9
million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides
clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric
operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution
companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving
wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy
infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and
telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for
excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices
below the national average. For more than a century, we have been
building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of
energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon
capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency
and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to
innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its
subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers
and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our
uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at
the center of everything we do and govern our business to the
benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices
have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense,
G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Fortune's
"World's Most Admired Companies" list, Forbes and the Women's
Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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