Board of Directors
By policy, Southern Company must have a majority of independent directors. Audit, governance, finance, and compensation and management succession committees must be comprised entirely of independent directors.
Currently, only one member of the 10-member board – Southern Company CEO David Ratcliffe – is employed by the company. The board establishes committees as needed to facilitate and assist in the execution of its responsibilities. The governance committee evaluates the expertise and needs of the board at least annually to determine its proper membership and size.
There are currently five standing committees of the board:
- Audit
- Compensation and Management Succession
- Finance
- Governance
- Nuclear/Operations
The audit committee oversees environmental compliance. Broader environmental policy is discussed by the entire board.
Governance
Board Members
Attracting Employees
"Attracting and retaining a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and diverse work force continues to be a business imperative for us. We know that diverse opinions help us see things from different perspectives and are critical to making sound business decisions. And as greater numbers of our employees become eligible for retirement over the next few years, replacing those skills and knowledge becomes even more of a priority."
David M. Ratcliffe, CEO
