Atmos Energy announced that Chairman of the Board Kim R. Cocklin will retire, effective as of the company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The retirement is due to Mr. Cocklin reaching the mandatory retirement age. Upon his retirement, the roles of Chairman and CEO will be combined, with current President and CEO J. Kevin Akers assuming the additional role of Chairman.
Key Details
- Retiring Executive: Kim R. Cocklin will retire from his role as Chairman of the Board.
- Successor: J. Kevin Akers, the current President and CEO, will be appointed Chairman of the Board, consolidating the roles.
- Effective Date: The leadership transition will take place on the date of the company's 2027 Annual Meeting.
- Board Structure: The company will combine the Chairman and CEO positions. The independent members of the Board have selected Nancy K. Quinn to continue serving as Lead Director.