Tom Fanning Named Global CEO of the Year at 2018 S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards

Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Tom Fanning was named CEO of the Year at the 2018 S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards held in New York City on Dec. 6.

Fanning was selected among 16 global finalists by the event’s judges who praised him for leading with a flexible outlook that has diversified Southern Company into a company with a renewable-focused future. The judges further noted Fanning has invested more than $20 billion during his time in developing low- and no-carbon generation resources.

The annual award ceremony honors and recognizes leading organizations and individuals in the energy industry dedicated to achieving excellence, improving the industry and creating new solutions to better serve their customers. Awards were presented to 21 recipients before an audience of over 500 energy and finance executives.

Southern Company was previously named Energy Company of the Year in 2016 by Platts Global Energy. This year, Southern Company was also named as a finalist in the Corporate Social Responsibility and the Power Award of Excellence categories. 

For the full list of 2018 Global Energy Awards winners, visit the Global Energy Awards website.