A utility's chief will soon help oversee a nearby, $1.5284-trillion-AUM (as of July 31) asset manager.

Chris Womack Georgia Power Company President, CEO, Chairman

Today Rick Wagoner, chair of Invesco Ltd.'s [profile] board of directors, and Marty Flanagan, president and CEO of Invesco, confirm that Chris Womack will join Invesco's board in early October. Womack serves as president and CEO of Georgia Power Company, which, like Invesco, is based in Atlanta.

Wagoner lauds Womack's "extensive leadership experience and deep public policy background."

"Chris' experience in maintaining a sustainable energy environment, his focus on social justice and his strong community service align well with our ESG ... aspirations at Invesco," Flanagan states.

Womack took over Georgia Power on June 1. He first joined Southern Company (Georgia Power's parent) in 1988 and has served in a variety of roles over the years. He also worked as a Congressional staffer. He is an alumnus of the American University and of Western Michigan University. 

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