ATLANTA, Nov. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today
that it has elected Virgil R. Miller
to the company's board of directors, effective January 1, 2025. Miller serves as President of
Aflac Incorporated and President of Aflac U.S. Aflac Incorporated
is a Fortune 500 company, founded in 1955 and headquartered in
Columbus, Georgia, that has helped
provide financial protection and peace of mind for nearly seven
decades to millions of policyholders and customers through its
subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan.
In his senior leadership role with Aflac, Miller is responsible
for all aspects of the business to include supporting key
companywide profitable growth and efficiency initiatives,
continuing to advance the company's digital capabilities with a
focus on customer-centric strategies, and managing the evolution of
product offerings to meet new market needs. He is also responsible
for setting strategy and managing performance for Aflac's multiple
business segments and product sets in the U.S. including Individual
and Group Voluntary Benefits, Dental and Vision, and Life and
Disability Solutions.
"We're excited to welcome Virgil to Georgia Power's board of
directors," said Kim Greene,
President, Chairman and CEO of Georgia Power. "As Georgia continues
to grow, and we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy
for millions of homes and businesses, Virgil brings unique
experience from decades with one of the most successful and dynamic
international companies in Georgia. He is known for his passion for
delivering innovative and caring customer experiences in the
insurance industry – a passion we know will benefit Georgia Power
customers as he helps guide our business during this period of
extraordinary growth and opportunity."
Miller joined Aflac in 2004 and was quickly recognized as a
visionary with a strong ability to motivate teams and achieve
results. During his 20-year tenure with the company, he has led in
every area and held roles of increasing responsibility including
Chief Administration Officer, Aflac U.S.; Chief Operating Officer,
Aflac U.S.; Executive Vice President and President of Aflac Group
& Individual Benefits; Deputy President and later President of
Aflac U.S.; and most recently President of Aflac Incorporated.
With more than 30 years of industry experience, Miller continues
to be recognized with accolades and business honors to celebrate
his leadership and accomplishments. He was named to Columbia
Business Monthly's 50 Most Influential Hall of Fame in 2022, then
named 2023's Executive of the Year by the NFBPA, and is the 2024
recipient of the Rainbow PUSH DEI Corporate Responsibility
Award.
Miller served as a U.S. Marine and is a veteran of Operation
Desert Storm. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from
Georgia College, a master's degree in
business management from Wesleyan
College and a doctorate in humane letters from Gammon
Theological Seminary. A recognized leader in his industry, Miller
serves on multiple boards including America's Health Insurance
Plans (AHIP); LIMRA LOMA Global Inc.; the American Council of Life
Insurers (ACLI); and PlanSource via Vista Equity Partners. He
also serves on the Georgia Chamber
of Commerce Board of Governors and Directors and the Metro Atlanta
Chamber Board and Executive Committee.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia
Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes
nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar,
hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering
world-class service to its customers every day and the company is
recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer
satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and
connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X
(X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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