David M. Ratcliffe

Overview

David M. Ratcliffe, Principal occupation: Chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of the Company. Recent business experience: Served as president and chief executive officer of Georgia Power Company from May 1999 until January 2004 and as chairman and chief executive officer of Georgia Power Company from January 2004 until April 2004. He served as executive vice president of the Company from May 1999 until April 2004, and as president of the Company from April 2004 until July 2004, when he assumed his current position. Other directorships: CSX Corporation, Southern system companies - Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company and Southern Power Company.