Southern Company Announces CFO Succession: Daniel Tucker to Retire, David Poroch to Succeed

Southern Company announced CFO Daniel S. Tucker's retirement, with David P. Poroch set to succeed him on July 31, 2025. Tucker will transition to a senior advisory role until his retirement on October 1, 2025. Poroch currently serves as senior vice president, comptroller, and chief accounting officer of Southern Company.

ATLANTA, July 2, 2025 — Southern Company (NYSE: SO) has announced the retirement of its current Chief Financial Officer, Daniel S. Tucker, and the appointment of David P. Poroch to succeed him, effective July 31, 2025. Tucker, who has been with the company since 1998, will transition to a senior advisory role reporting to the CEO until his retirement on October 1, 2025 [1].

David P. Poroch, currently serving as senior vice president, comptroller, and chief accounting officer, will take over as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Poroch has held various leadership roles across Southern Company, including executive vice president and CFO of Georgia Power and Southern Company Gas, gaining extensive experience in financial planning, risk management, and business planning [2].

Tucker's tenure as CFO was marked by a focus on delivering predictable results, maintaining strong financial integrity, and positioning the company for growth opportunities. His strategic advice and leadership in finance and risk management have been instrumental in Southern Company's success [1].

Poroch's career began with Southern Company in 2012 and has seen him rise through the ranks, taking on increasing responsibilities and gaining valuable insights into the company's business portfolio. He has held executive roles at Georgia Power and Southern Company Gas, overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and treasury functions [2].

Both Tucker and Poroch will join Chairman, President, and CEO Chris Womack on the second quarter earnings call scheduled for July 31, 2025.

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4466778-southern-company-names-david-poroch-to-succeed-daniel-tucker-as-cfo
[2] https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/southern-company-announces-cfo-transition-104500522.html