David Poroch

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EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Southern Company

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Overview

David Poroch is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Southern Company, leveraging decades of financial expertise within the energy sector. His career includes CFO roles at subsidiaries Georgia Power and Southern Company Gas, and nearly twenty years as a partner at Deloitte. He holds a BBA from Northwood University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Outside of his corporate responsibilities, David is actively involved in his community. He contributes his time to several non-profit organizations, serving on the boards of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, and the Georgia Council on Economic Education, reflecting his passion for nature, animal welfare, and learning.

Unique fact: He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in three different states: Georgia, Michigan, and Florida.

Personality Overview

Calm

Procedural

Risk-averse

They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people.  They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures. Their motivation stems from the impact that their decisions can have on the organization.


Topics They Care About

Utility Finance
His entire career, from his time as a partner at Deloitte to his CFO roles at Georgia Power and Southern Company, has been focused on the utilities sector.
Corporate Accounting
He has held multiple senior accounting roles, including SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Comptroller for Southern Company, overseeing financial reporting and internal controls.
Animal Welfare
He demonstrates a commitment to this cause through his service on the board of the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia.

Media Appearances

Southern Company Gas Names David Poroch Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Featured in Southern Company Media Room

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Southern Company names comptroller as next finance chief. Featured in Yahoo Finance

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David P. Poroch – Southern Company Leadership Biography. Featured in Southern Company

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Work History

7-2025
EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Southern Company
3-2023 - 7-2025
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Comptroller at Southern Company
1-2021 - 3-2023
EVP, CFO at Southern Company Gas
4-2019 - 1-2021
EVP, CFO & Treasurer at Georgia Power Company
1-2012 - 8-2014
Chief Audit Executive at Southern Company

Education

1987 - 1991
BBA from Northwood University

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Exp : 17 Location : Atlanta, Georgia, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Southern Company
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Pause and ask them if they have any questions
  • Talk about refund and cancellation policy if the need arises
  • Show willingness to accommodating their needs or requests

DONT's

  • Avoid saying anything that sounds like a risky proposition
  • Don’t rush them to make quick decisions
  • Don’t don the salesperson avatar, be the friendly advisor instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Low risk, approval of other stakeholders and successful process-based evaluation are most important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They do not like to rush, so they could be slow in making decisions.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They are risk-averse and like to make decisions that others support.

You And David

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