Southern Company Announces CFO Transition: Daniel S. Tucker to Retire, David P. Poroch Named Successor
Southern Company, one of the premier energy companies in the United States, today announced a key leadership transition in its financial organization. Daniel S. Tucker, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has informed the company of his intention to retire later this year. In preparation for this transition, Southern Company has named David P. Poroch, currently Senior Vice President, Comptroller, and Chief Accounting Officer, as Tucker’s successor. Poroch will officially assume the role of CFO effective July 31, 2025.
As part of the planned transition, Tucker will continue to contribute to the company in a senior advisory capacity, reporting directly to Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Chris Womack, until his retirement becomes effective on October 1, 2025. Both Poroch and Tucker are scheduled to participate alongside Womack in the company’s upcoming second-quarter earnings call on July 31, 2025, marking the start of this leadership handover.
A Distinguished Tenure
Daniel Tucker’s decision to retire caps a notable and impactful career spanning nearly three decades with Southern Company. He joined the organization in 1998 and has since held several key leadership roles within the Southern Company enterprise, steadily rising through the ranks with a reputation for excellence in financial stewardship, risk management, and strategic insight. Tucker was appointed CFO in September 2021, a critical time in the company’s evolution as it worked to maintain its trajectory of operational excellence while preparing for future growth.
As CFO, Tucker focused on a set of core financial priorities that have left a lasting impact on the company. These included ensuring Southern Company consistently delivered regular and predictable financial results, upholding financial integrity across its various subsidiaries, and enhancing transparency and value for the investment community. Additionally, Tucker played an essential role in positioning Southern Company to capitalize on long-term growth opportunities tied to the energy transition and broader infrastructure investment trends.
Under his leadership, Southern Company has continued to earn the confidence of shareholders and other stakeholders while navigating a dynamic and increasingly complex regulatory and market environment. Tucker also brought a passion for leadership development and frequently mentored rising executives within the company. His ability to blend technical financial expertise with a commitment to long-term vision made him a central figure in Southern Company’s executive team.
Reflecting on Tucker’s contributions, CEO Chris Womack stated, “On behalf of the entire Southern Company team, I want to congratulate Dan on an incredible career with Southern Company and thank him for everything he has done to support our company’s success. For decades, his counsel, strategic advice, and leadership of finance and risk management have been foundational in helping us navigate challenges, capitalize on incredible growth opportunities, and seize the bright future ahead of us. You can always see Dan’s passion for our company most when he is helping to develop our future leaders or engaging with the investment community to tell our story. While Dan’s presence will be greatly missed, we wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement.”
Throughout his Southern Company career, Tucker held a series of increasingly senior positions, including Executive Vice President and CFO of Southern Company Gas and Georgia Power—two of the company’s most critical subsidiaries. He also served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Southern Company, where he played an integral role in capital markets strategy, liquidity management, and credit rating agency engagement.
Introducing the Incoming CFO
David P. Poroch brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership experience, and industry insight to his new role as CFO. Since joining Southern Company in 2012 as Vice President and Chief Audit Executive for Southern Company Services, Poroch has earned a reputation for delivering strong results while demonstrating a clear commitment to the company’s values and mission.
His career trajectory at Southern Company has included a wide range of financial and operational leadership roles. In 2014, Poroch became Vice President and Comptroller of Georgia Power, a subsidiary that serves millions of electric customers in the state of Georgia and is one of the largest contributors to Southern Company’s overall operations. His performance in that role led to further executive-level responsibilities at Georgia Power and Southern Company Gas.
In 2019, Poroch was named Executive Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer of Georgia Power, where he was charged with overseeing all key financial functions including financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, budgeting, and treasury operations. Two years later, to broaden his experience in the company’s natural gas segment, Poroch became Executive Vice President and CFO of Southern Company Gas, where he directed the finance, accounting, risk management, and business planning operations for the natural gas utility business.
In 2023, Poroch assumed his current role as Senior Vice President, Comptroller, and Chief Accounting Officer for Southern Company. This latest position allowed him to work closely with Tucker and other executive leaders, further preparing him for the CFO role.
Prior to joining Southern Company, Poroch was a partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, where he spent nearly 20 years working with clients in the utilities sector. His extensive experience in public accounting, particularly within the energy industry, provided him with deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, audit processes, and financial oversight.
Womack expressed strong confidence in Poroch’s appointment, stating, “David has a deep understanding of our business – serving in multiple financial and regulatory leadership roles across our operating companies. His track record demonstrates his deep commitment to serving all of our stakeholders well, putting customers at the center of everything we do and running our company as efficiently and effectively as we can.”
He added, “David’s selection is another example of the strong, deep leadership bench we have built here at Southern Company and a testament to our robust, long-term succession planning. We know that to continue serving customers with excellence for decades to come, we need to have the right pipeline of leaders in place. I know David will continue to contribute to Southern Company’s success in his new role.”
A Testament to Leadership Continuity
Southern Company’s announcement underscores its long-standing commitment to leadership continuity, succession planning, and operational stability. With roots stretching back more than a century, the company is recognized for its steady leadership, consistent dividends, and ongoing investment in the energy transition.
This CFO transition comes at a time when Southern Company is playing an increasingly prominent role in shaping the future of energy in the U.S. As the company continues to expand its efforts in clean energy, grid modernization, and customer-focused innovation, sound financial leadership remains essential to enabling progress across all fronts.
Both Tucker and Poroch have exemplified the qualities that Southern Company values most in its leaders—dedication, accountability, expertise, and vision. The upcoming transition reflects thoughtful planning and reinforces the company’s ability to adapt to change while keeping its long-term strategic goals firmly in sight.
