Southern Co Announces Leadership Changes in Finance and Treasury

Southern Co announces leadership changes in finance and treasury, with Matt Kim appointed as senior vice president, comptroller, and chief accounting officer, and Aaron Abramovitz as senior vice president of finance and treasurer. The changes are effective from July 31, 2025, and are aimed at strengthening the company's financial operations and investor relations.

ATLANTA, July 2, 2025 — Southern Company (NYSE: SO) has announced significant leadership changes in its Accounting, Finance, and Treasury organization. Effective July 31, 2025, Matt Kim will be appointed as senior vice president, comptroller, and chief accounting officer, while Aaron Abramovitz will take on the role of senior vice president of finance and treasurer. These appointments aim to strengthen the company's financial operations and investor relations.

Matt Kim, who has been serving as senior vice president of finance and treasurer of Southern Company since 2022, will now oversee accounting policy and research, external financial reporting functions, payroll, and accounts payable, in addition to providing oversight of accounting controls and related processes [1]. With extensive experience in various senior roles within the finance organization, Kim previously held the position of vice president and controller of Southern Company Gas.

Aaron Abramovitz, currently the executive vice president, CFO, and treasurer of Georgia Power Company, will lead the company's treasury and financial planning teams, oversee the financial plan, budget and reporting, and financing and cash management. Abramovitz will also oversee Southern Company's Investor Relations activities, working closely with incoming CFO David Poroch and Director of Investor Relations Greg MacLeod. His career spans over 23 years, including roles as director of investor relations for Southern Company and vice president of business operations for Southern Nuclear [1].

These strategic appointments are part of Southern Company's ongoing efforts to enhance its leadership capabilities and navigate the evolving energy landscape. The company has been committed to sustainability and innovation, aiming to meet its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 [1].

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southern-company-announces-accounting-finance-and-treasury-leadership-moves-302511146.html