Southern Co. names Comptroller David Poroch as CFO, succeeding retiring Daniel Tucker
Southern Company's board appointed David P. Poroch, its current Comptroller, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 31, 2025. CFO Daniel S. Tucker is retiring effective October 1, 2025, and will move to a senior advisor role and a consulting agreement with Southern Company Services, which is expected to pay him $300,000 per year. The change is a planned leadership transition in the finance function, and compensation for Poroch has not yet been set.
Key points
- David P. Poroch, 56, becomes EVP and CFO effective July 31, 2025; he has been Comptroller since March 2023
- Daniel S. Tucker steps down as CFO July 31, 2025 and retires October 1, 2025
- Expected consulting agreement pays Tucker $300,000 in cash per year from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027
- Poroch's new compensation has not been decided; any material changes will be disclosed in an 8-K amendment
The filing
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