Alliant Energy Corporation Appoints New Director and Retires Previous Director

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Alliant Energy Corporation has filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announcing the appointment of Ignacio A. Cortina as a new member of the Boards of Directors of Alliant Energy Corporation, Interstate Power and Light Company, and Wisconsin Power and Light Company, effective July 14, 2023. Cortina, 51, is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment. He will serve as a member of the Compensation and Personnel Committee and the Operations Committee of each Board. Cortina is expected to stand for election at the Alliant Energy 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.

However, the Boards also announced the retirement of Susan Whiting, Director, effective July 14, 2023. Whiting has informed the Chair of the Boards of her decision to retire.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alliant Energy Corporation appointed Ignacio A. Cortina as a new member of the Boards of Directors, effective July 14, 2023.
  • Cortina, 51, is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Oshkosh Corporation.
  • Cortina will serve as a member of the Compensation and Personnel Committee and the Operations Committee of each Board.
  • Cortina is expected to stand for election at the Alliant Energy 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.
  • Susan Whiting, Director, retired from the Boards of Directors, effective July 14, 2023.
  • Whiting's retirement was announced to the Chair of the Boards.
  • Cortina will receive compensation as a non-employee director in accordance with the non-employee director compensation practices described in Alliant Energy's Definitive Proxy Statement.

Statistics:

  • Cortina, 51, has nearly 20 years of experience in his current role and over 20 years with Oshkosh Corporation.
  • Cortina previously served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from 2016 to 2023.
  • Cortina has held various roles of increasing responsibility since joining Oshkosh Corporation in 2003.
  • Alliant Energy Corporation's Definitive Proxy Statement was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 4, 2023.
  • Cortina will serve as a member of three committees: Compensation and Personnel Committee and Operations Committee of each Board.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
  • April 4, 2023 - Alliant Energy Corporation's Definitive Proxy Statement