ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2025 ~ Southern Company, a leading energy company, has announced the addition of James O. (Jimmy) Etheredge to their Board of Directors as an independent director. The appointment will be effective from April 1, 2025.

According to Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company, Etheredge's extensive leadership experience makes him a valuable asset to the board. Womack also highlighted Etheredge's proven track record in leading large teams and his understanding of various industries, including utilities.

Etheredge brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles. He served as the CEO - North America of Accenture plc from September 2019 until August 2023 and continued as a special advisor to the CEO and board until July 2024. In this role, he was responsible for driving results through an 80,000-member team and executing Accenture's strategy across various practices.

Prior to that, Etheredge held the position of Senior Managing Director of US Southeast at Accenture from December 2016 until September 2019. In this role, he oversaw the firm's business in ten states and led all consulting specialties and client industry segments within the region.

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With over three decades of experience at Accenture, Etheredge has advised clients in the utilities industry both in the United States and globally. He joined Accenture in 1985 and became a partner in 1997 before being promoted to executive partner in 2011.

A native of middle Georgia, Etheredge holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also serves as a trustee on the Georgia Tech Foundation board. Additionally, he is on the board of Encora Digital LLC and serves as deputy chair on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He is also involved with several non-profit organizations such as Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta Police Foundation, Techbridge, and Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts.

The Board of Directors of Southern Company is yet to determine Etheredge's committee assignments. However, his extensive experience and strategic acumen make him a valuable addition to the board and align with the company's objectives. Southern Company looks forward to benefiting from Etheredge's expertise and commitment to service and excellence.

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