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ATMOS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Dec 5, 2024)

Filed December 5, 2024For Securities:ATO

Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) announced a key executive transition within its legal department. Karen E. Hartsfield, currently Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, will retire in late 2025. She will conclude her tenure in her current role on December 31, 2024, and subsequently transition to a Senior Advisor position, remaining on the Company's Management Committee. This transition plan allows for a smooth handover and continued valuable input from Ms. Hartsfield. Effective January 1, 2025, Jessica Bateman Pulliam has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Bateman Pulliam will also join the Company's Management Committee, reporting directly to CEO Kevin Akers. This appointment signifies a planned succession and brings Ms. Bateman Pulliam into a critical leadership role within Atmos Energy.

Key Highlights

  • 1Karen E. Hartsfield, current SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, to retire in late 2025.
  • 2Ms. Hartsfield will transition to a Senior Advisor role after December 31, 2024, remaining on the Management Committee.
  • 3Jessica Bateman Pulliam appointed as the new SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective January 1, 2025.
  • 4Ms. Bateman Pulliam will join the Company's Management Committee.
  • 5The company has implemented a planned succession for a critical legal leadership role.
  • 6The announcement was made via a press release furnished on December 5, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Karen E. Hartsfield, the long-serving Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, is planning for retirement in late 2025. Her move to a Senior Advisor role ensures continuity and allows the company to benefit from her experience during the transition period.

Jessica Bateman Pulliam has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective January 1, 2025. She will be responsible for leading the company's legal and corporate governance functions.

The company appears to have a well-structured transition plan in place. Ms. Hartsfield will continue to serve in an advisory capacity and on the Management Committee, mitigating potential disruption, while Ms. Bateman Pulliam takes on the lead role with clear reporting lines.

After December 31, 2024, Ms. Hartsfield will move into a Senior Advisor position and will continue to be a member of the Company's Management Committee, providing valuable counsel and expertise.