Leigh Davis

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SVP Customer Solutions & Business Development at Alabama Power Company

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Overview

Leigh Davis is the SVP of Customer Solutions & Business Development at Alabama Power. With a J. D. from the University of Alabama and an MBA from Samford University, she leverages extensive experience in the energy sector to drive statewide economic development, customer experience strategies, clean energy solutions, and innovation.

Leigh is deeply engaged in her community, serving on the boards of the UAB ONeal Comprehensive Cancer Center and serving as past president of the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham. She enjoys traveling to national parks and sporting events with her son, photography, and continuous learning through books and podcasts.

She previously served as President of the Alabama Power Foundation, where she was responsible for the companys charitable giving.

Personality Overview

Slow Starter

Strong-minded

Trusting Of Others

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Economic Development
Leads statewide economic and community development efforts, helping attract billions in new capital investment and create thousands of jobs across Alabama.
Community Engagement
Demonstrates a strong commitment to local causes through her active participation on numerous boards, including Samford University's Board of Overseers and the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama.
Energy Innovation
Oversees the company's strategies for clean energy, electric transportation, and other innovative solutions to shape the future of energy for customers.

Media Appearances

Leigh has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
SVP Customer Solutions & Business Development at Alabama Power Company
3-2023 - 5-2024
SVP Marketing & Economic Development at Alabama Power Company
9-2019 - 4-2023
Vice President Economic & Community Development at Alabama Power Company
7-2012 - 12-2016
SVP and Deputy General Counsel Operations and General Counsel, Southern Nuclear at Southern Company
4-2010 - 7-2012
VP Charitable Giving & President Alabama Power Foundation at Southern Company

Education

1994 - 1997
Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The University of Alabama
1998 - 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Samford University

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Insights For Selling To Leigh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leigh is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leigh

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leigh move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Leigh take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Leigh

Personality Compatibility


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