Jimmy Etheredge to Join Southern Company Board of Directors
Southern Company has announced the election of Jimmy Etheredge as an independent director, effective April 1, 2025. Etheredge brings significant leadership experience, having served as CEO of Accenture North America from September 2019 to August 2023, where he led an 80,000-member team.
Prior to his CEO role, Etheredge was Senior Managing Director of US Southeast at Accenture from December 2016 to September 2019. His career at Accenture began in 1985, becoming a partner in 1997 and an executive partner in 2011. Throughout his tenure, he has advised utilities industry clients both domestically and internationally.
A Georgia Tech graduate with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Etheredge currently serves on multiple boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as deputy chair, Encora Digital , and various non-profit organizations.
Southern Company ha annunciato l'elezione di Jimmy Etheredge come direttore indipendente, con effetto dal 1 aprile 2025. Etheredge porta con sé una significativa esperienza di leadership, avendo ricoperto il ruolo di CEO di Accenture North America da settembre 2019 ad agosto 2023, dove ha guidato un team di 80.000 membri.
Prima del suo ruolo di CEO, Etheredge è stato Senior Managing Director del Sud-est degli Stati Uniti presso Accenture da dicembre 2016 a settembre 2019. La sua carriera in Accenture è iniziata nel 1985, diventando partner nel 1997 e partner esecutivo nel 2011. Durante il suo mandato, ha consigliato clienti dell'industria dei servizi pubblici sia a livello nazionale che internazionale.
Laureato al Georgia Tech con una laurea in Ingegneria Industriale, Etheredge attualmente ricopre diversi incarichi in vari consigli di amministrazione, tra cui quello della Federal Reserve Bank di Atlanta come vice presidente, Encora Digital e diverse organizzazioni non profit.
Southern Company ha anunciado la elección de Jimmy Etheredge como director independiente, con efecto a partir del 1 de abril de 2025. Etheredge aporta una experiencia significativa en liderazgo, habiendo sido CEO de Accenture North America desde septiembre de 2019 hasta agosto de 2023, donde lideró un equipo de 80,000 miembros.
Antes de su rol como CEO, Etheredge fue Senior Managing Director del Sureste de EE. UU. en Accenture desde diciembre de 2016 hasta septiembre de 2019. Su carrera en Accenture comenzó en 1985, convirtiéndose en socio en 1997 y socio ejecutivo en 2011. A lo largo de su mandato, ha asesorado a clientes de la industria de servicios públicos tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.
Graduado del Georgia Tech con una licenciatura en Ingeniería Industrial, Etheredge actualmente forma parte de múltiples juntas, incluyendo la Reserva Federal de Atlanta como vicepresidente, Encora Digital y varias organizaciones sin fines de lucro.
Southern Company는 Jimmy Etheredge를 독립 이사로 선출했다고 발표했으며, 이는 2025년 4월 1일부터 효력이 발생합니다. Etheredge는 2019년 9월부터 2023년 8월까지 Accenture North America의 CEO로 재직하며 80,000명의 팀을 이끌었던 상당한 리더십 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
CEO 역할 이전에 Etheredge는 2016년 12월부터 2019년 9월까지 Accenture의 미국 동남부 지역 선임 관리 이사였습니다. 그의 Accenture 경력은 1985년에 시작되어 1997년에 파트너가 되었고 2011년에는 임원 파트너가 되었습니다. 재직 기간 동안 그는 국내외 유틸리티 산업 고객들에게 조언을 해왔습니다.
산업 공학 학사로 Georgia Tech를 졸업한 Etheredge는 현재 애틀랜타 연방준비은행의 부의장, Encora Digital 및 다양한 비영리 단체를 포함한 여러 이사회에서 활동하고 있습니다.
Southern Company a annoncé l'élection de Jimmy Etheredge en tant que directeur indépendant, à compter du 1er avril 2025. Etheredge apporte une expérience significative en leadership, ayant été PDG d'Accenture North America de septembre 2019 à août 2023, où il a dirigé une équipe de 80 000 membres.
Avant son rôle de PDG, Etheredge était directeur général senior pour le Sud-Est des États-Unis chez Accenture de décembre 2016 à septembre 2019. Sa carrière chez Accenture a débuté en 1985, devenant partenaire en 1997 et partenaire exécutif en 2011. Au cours de son mandat, il a conseillé des clients de l'industrie des services publics tant au niveau national qu'international.
Diplômé du Georgia Tech avec un B.S. en ingénierie industrielle, Etheredge siège actuellement à plusieurs conseils d'administration, y compris celui de la Réserve fédérale d'Atlanta en tant que vice-président, Encora Digital et diverses organisations à but non lucratif.
Southern Company hat die Wahl von Jimmy Etheredge zum unabhängigen Direktor bekannt gegeben, die am 1. April 2025 wirksam wird. Etheredge bringt umfassende Führungserfahrung mit, nachdem er von September 2019 bis August 2023 als CEO von Accenture North America tätig war, wo er ein Team von 80.000 Mitgliedern leitete.
Vor seiner Rolle als CEO war Etheredge Senior Managing Director für den Südosten der USA bei Accenture von Dezember 2016 bis September 2019. Seine Karriere bei Accenture begann 1985, er wurde 1997 Partner und 2011 Executive Partner. Während seiner Amtszeit beriet er Kunden aus der Versorgungsindustrie sowohl national als auch international.
Etheredge, Absolvent des Georgia Tech mit einem B.S. in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, ist derzeit in mehreren Vorständen tätig, darunter als stellvertretender Vorsitzender der Federal Reserve Bank von Atlanta, Encora Digital und verschiedenen gemeinnützigen Organisationen.
- Addition of experienced utilities industry advisor to the board
- Brings expertise in technology, AI, and cloud solutions from Accenture leadership
- Strong regional business leadership background as former CEO of Accenture North America
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"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
Etheredge was CEO –
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
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