MADISON, Wis. (April 2, 2025) – Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) today announced Antonio P. Smyth will join Alliant Energy in the new leadership role of Executive Vice President of Power Generation and Gas Strategy, effective April 7, 2025.
"We are delighted to welcome Antonio to the team,” said Lisa Barton, president and CEO of Alliant Energy. “As we enter a time of unprecedented growth in the energy industry, Antonio’s leadership will be instrumental as we continue navigating the complexities of modernizing and expanding our capacity to meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders. His experience, strategic thinking and commitment to excellence will guide us in building the resources needed to serve our customers and communities while driving operational excellence. His strategic understanding of the industry will support Alliant Energy’s efforts to create value for our customers, communities and shareowners."
In this new role, Smyth will be responsible for the operation and performance of Alliant Energy’s power generation assets, as well as the execution of strategic projects to support development of new generation resources to support system reliability and large-scale growth. Smyth will also lead Alliant Energy’s gas strategic planning, engineering and compliance, as well as be responsible for the company’s facility and supply chain organizations.
“Alliant Energy is a leader in the energy utility sector with strong long-term growth potential,” said Smyth. “I am excited to join a dynamic team dedicated to driving the company’s success and am committed to building on this momentum to create lasting value for all our stakeholders.”
Smyth recently served as executive vice president, Grid Solutions and Government Affairs at American Electric Power (AEP). Smyth led the origination and strategic planning of AEP’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment programs across electric generation, transmission, distribution and telecommunications. In addition, he oversaw the company’s federal regulatory and compliance activity at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and four Regional Transmission Organizations. He was also responsible for the management, operations and financial performance of AEP’s transmission joint venture utility companies across the U.S.
Previously, Smyth had served in leadership roles over the last 24 years at AEP with responsibility for the commercial development of generation infrastructure investments, electric transmission strategy and development, federal regulatory and government affairs, treasury and corporate finance, and corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions.
Smyth chairs the board of the Reliability First Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, and is a trustee of the Center of Science and Industry. He is a United States military veteran and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Ohio State University. He completed the executive leadership program at the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University and holds a director certification through the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to approximately 1 million electric and 430,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy's mission is to deliver energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) are Alliant Energy's two public energy companies. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow Alliant Energy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.