Southern Company CEO Ratcliffe to Retire

Press release from the issuing company

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Southern Co.’s top executive is retiring at the end of the year and will be replaced by one of his top lieutenants, the Atlanta-based utility said Tuesday.

David Ratcliffe, 61, will leave his post as chief executive, president and chairman on Dec. 1, after six years leading one of the largest power companies in the nation -- and one of the biggest corporate forces in Georgia.

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