Summary
Southern Company (SO) filed an 8-K on December 11, 2007, reporting changes to its Board of Directors. Effective December 7, 2007, the company elected two new independent directors: Jon A. Boscia and Warren A. Hood, Jr. Mr. Boscia brings significant executive experience, having served as Chairman and CEO of Lincoln Financial Group until his retirement in September 2007. Mr. Hood currently holds the position of Chairman and CEO of Hood Companies. These appointments are effective immediately and signify an expansion or refreshment of the board's expertise, potentially influencing strategic oversight and corporate governance.
Key Highlights
- 1Southern Company (SO) elected two new directors to its Board on December 7, 2007.
- 2The new directors are Jon A. Boscia and Warren A. Hood, Jr.
- 3Jon A. Boscia previously served as Chairman and CEO of Lincoln Financial Group until September 2007.
- 4Warren A. Hood, Jr. is the current Chairman and CEO of Hood Companies.
- 5The changes to the Board of Directors are effective as of December 7, 2007.
- 6This filing is a routine update regarding board composition.