Alliant Energy CEO John Larsen to Become Executive Chairman, Lisa Barton Named CEO
27 October 2023 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) announced today that its board of
directors elected John Larsen, current board chair and CEO, to the
position of executive chairman, effective January 1, 2024. In
addition, Lisa Barton has been elected CEO of Alliant Energy and a
member of the board of directors effective January 1, 2024.
"Lisa is an outstanding leader, with a track record of driving
strategic outcomes, making her uniquely qualified to take on the
CEO role during this period in our industry," Larsen said. "The
board and I are confident she will further Alliant Energy’s ability
to deliver consistent results as we deliver on our purpose of
serving customers and helping to build stronger communities. I look
forward to working closely with Lisa in her new role."
Barton joined Alliant Energy in February of this year as
president and COO.
"I am excited and appreciative for the opportunity to take on
the role of CEO during this exciting time for our company and
industry," Barton said. "I am honored to follow John's leadership
and look forward to our continued partnership. There has never been
a more exciting time to be in the industry, and it is a privilege
to have the opportunity to work with our dedicated and innovative
team at Alliant Energy, where we are focused on successfully
delivering on our purpose of serving customers and building
stronger communities."
"The board of directors is confident that Lisa will provide
excellent leadership at Alliant Energy, and working with our deep
bench of leaders, continue to deliver superior value to our
customers, communities and shareowners," said Carol Sanders,
independent lead director of the board of directors. "On behalf of
the Alliant Energy board of directors, I also want to thank John
for his outstanding and continued leadership. His track record as
CEO in delivering long-term value to customers, communities and
shareowners is built upon his strong foundation of serving our
company for the past 35 years. We are pleased that he is stepping
into his new role as executive chairman and will continue to help
shape the future direction of Alliant Energy."
Sanders will remain in her role as lead independent
director.
In Larsen's new role as executive chairman, he will remain an
employee of Alliant Energy and chair of the board of directors, and
Barton will report to him. Working closely with Barton, Larsen will
oversee key strategic matters important to the company, including
the development of the company’s strategy, as well as legislative
and investor engagement. He will remain actively engaged in key
energy and economic policy matters, and with key stakeholders and
in the community.
About Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated
energy service to 995,000 electric and 425,000 natural gas
customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy's mission is to
deliver energy solutions and exceptional service customers and
communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly.
Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and
Light Company (WPL) are Alliant Energy's two public energy
companies. Alliant Energy is a component of the Nasdaq CRD
Sustainability Index, Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, and the
S&P 500. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and
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