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Southern Company announces Accounting, Finance, and Treasury leadership moves

1. Southern Company announces key leadership changes in finance department. 2. Matt Kim is appointed comptroller and chief accounting officer. 3. Aaron Abramovitz becomes senior vice president of finance and treasurer. 4. Leadership changes aim to strengthen financial strategy and governance. 5. Southern Company focuses on net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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Why Bullish?

Leadership changes often lead to positive strategic realignment. Both Kim and Abramovitz have extensive experience that can enhance financial oversight.

How important is it?

Leadership changes in finance can directly impact investor sentiment and strategy execution. Their backgrounds suggest potential for improved financial performance.

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Immediate impacts on investor confidence and operational clarity can boost short-term stock performance. Historical precedence shows leadership adjustments often stabilize or boost stock prices.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced two key leadership moves in its Accounting, Finance, and Treasury organization. Matt Kim, senior vice president of finance and treasurer of Southern Company, has been named senior vice president, comptroller, and chief accounting officer, and Aaron Abramovitz, executive vice president, CFO, and treasurer of Georgia Power Company, will become senior vice president of finance and treasurer for Southern Company, both effective July 31. Southern Company Senior Vice President, Comptroller, and Chief Accounting Officer Matt Kim Southern Company Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer Aaron Abramovitz Kim will be responsible for the company's accounting policy and research, external financial reporting functions, payroll, and accounts payable, as well providing oversight of accounting controls and related processes. Since 2022, Kim has served in several different capacities as a senior vice president in the Southern Company finance organization with responsibilities that included treasury, financial planning, business development, risk management, and trust finance. Kim previously served as vice president and controller of Southern Company Gas, with responsibility for accounting for all its utilities. Abramovitz's responsibilities will include leading the company's treasury and financial planning teams, overseeing the company's financial plan, budget and reporting as well as financing and cash management. He will also oversee Southern Company's Investor Relations activities, working closely with incoming CFO David Poroch and Director of Investor Relations Greg MacLeod. Over the past 23 years, Abramovitz has held a series of leadership positions across the company and its subsidiaries' finance and project management organizations, including serving as director of investor relations for Southern Company and vice president of business operations for Southern Nuclear, before taking on his current role as CFO and treasurer for Georgia Power Company. About Southern CompanySouthern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.SOURCE Southern Company WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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