David Cox

David Cox

VP & Customer Technology CIO at Southern Company

AlabamaCIO

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Experience23+ Years

Executive Overview

As a business, technology, and community leader, I lead organizations to deliver innovative solutions to meet a wide range of current and future business needs. I have a strong technology background and broad experience in the utility industry. I've led teams in utility lines of business or in direct support of the business for more than 22 years. I'm committed to aligning technology with the business to drive growth and operational excellence. My background includes success in building strong business partnerships, developing & leading high performing organizations, implementing strategic technology plans across multi state & diverse businesses, & promoting innovation to drive competitive advantage.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • AlabamaCIOCurrent
    2018–Present· 8 yrs 8 mos
    • Member, Alabama CIO Leadership AssociationCurrent
      2018–Present
  • techbridgeCurrent
    2016–Present· 10 yrs 8 mos
    • Member, Alabama TechBridge BoardCurrent
      2016–Present
  • Aug 2003–Present· 23 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Information Officer, Customer Technology, Southern CompanyCurrent
      Dec 2022–Present
    • VP & Electric Technology CIO Southern Company
      Dec 2016–Nov 2022
    • VP & CIO, Alabama Power
      Aug 2013–Dec 2016
    • IT Director, Southern Company Operations
      Jul 2005–Jul 2013
    • IT Director, Southern Nuclear
      Aug 2003–Jul 2005
  • Oct 2019–Jun 2024· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Board Chair, American Heart Association
      Jul 2022–Jun 2024
    • Member, AHA Birmingham Board
      2020–Jun 2022
    • Chair, American Heart Association Heart Walk
      Oct 2019–Jun 2022

Education

Executive Leadership Program

Center for Creative Leadership

Managerial Leadership Program

Emory University - Goizueta Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Auburn University

Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Management (GIS)

Samford University

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