Thomas A. Fanning, Director since 2015
Mr. Fanning has been with Southern Company, one of America's largest energy companies, for over 35 years and has served as its Chairman, President and CEO since 2010. In that role, Mr. Fanning has guided Southern Company’s leadership in developing a full portfolio of energy resources and has strengthened the company’s culture of innovation and customer focus. As Co-chairman of both the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council and Tri Sector Coordinating Council, Mr. Fanning plays a leading role in national efforts to prevent and respond to cyber and physical terrorism for the U.S. electric system. As Chairman of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s Advisory Committee and Chair of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Mr. Fanning has particular expertise with respect to energy policy, the economy, cybersecurity and national security. He is also a member of the Business Roundtable and previously served as Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.