In 2023, Christopher C. Womack earned $4.36M in total compensation at Southern Company, including $1.45M salary and $2.80M bonus. Most recently acquired 50,587 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $9.95M. 2+ years at the helm of Southern Company.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Christopher C. Womack, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$4.36M
Salary
$1.45M
Bonus
$2.80M
Other
$110.06K
Salary
$1.45MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive pay with performance, focusing on long-term value creation for stockholders and maintaining competitive compensation relative to industry peers.
Bonus
$2.80MBoard Justification
The annual Performance Pay Program (PPP) payout for 2023 was based on the achievement of financial and operational goals, with a calculated achievement of 163%.
Other Compensation
$110.06KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes contributions to retirement plans and perquisites such as financial planning and personal use of corporate aircraft.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock grants were vested in 2023 as the focus is on performance-based awards that vest over a multi-year period.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include adjusted EPS, net income, operational goals, and progress toward GHG reduction goals.
Christopher C. Womack
CEO of Southern Company
Education
University of Georgia - Bachelor of Business Administration
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Utilities
Born
March 1, 1958 - 67 years ago
CEO of Southern Company for
2 years 6 months (May 2023 - Present)
Previous Experience
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Power
Other Southern Company CEOs
Holdings
Track Christopher C. Womack's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$48.50M
$48.50M
905,476 SO shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Christopher C. Womack didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra SO905,476 shares worth $78.12M.
This is 61.1% and $29.63M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Christopher C. Womack's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
50,587 shares
SO
Feb 11, 2025
Received
$4.83M
SO at $86.18/share
Dec 5, 2024
Sale
11,955 shares
IVZ
May 15, 2024
Received
58,415 shares
SO
Feb 7, 2024
Received
12,820 shares
IVZ
May 15, 2023
Received
$30.02K
WTRG at $42.77/share
Mar 20, 2023
Received
26,696 shares
SO
Feb 13, 2023
Received
$27.52K
WTRG at $46.56/share
Dec 20, 2022
Received
$27.51K
WTRG at $45.85/share
Sep 20, 2022
Received
$27.50K
WTRG at $41.92/share
Jun 21, 2022
Received
Rivals
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Timothy Cawley
CEO of Consolidated Edison
2023 Compensation
Stock
$11.43M
Salary
$1.35M
Bonus
$2.26M
Other
$79.60K
Total Holdings
$3.07M
Lloyd Yates
CEO of NiSource
2023 Compensation
Stock
$0.00
Salary
$1.04M
Bonus
$2.50M
Other
$466.59K
Total Holdings
$4.96M
Scott J. Lauber
CEO of WEC Energy Group
2023 Compensation
Stock
$0.00
Salary
$1.09M
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$504.54K
Total Holdings
$196.23K