Alliant Energy Corporation has announced that Phillip Smith will join Alliant Energy as Chief Information Officer (CIO). 

“We are pleased to welcome Phillip to Alliant Energy,” according to Lisa Barton, President and CEO of Alliant Energy. “As we power progress and continue to grow alongside our customers, Phillip brings the experience to help us move at their pace—advancing our technology capabilities in ways that are practical, secure and cost effective. His leadership will strengthen reliability; enhance the experiences we deliver and support responsible growth for the customers and communities we serve. 

“In this role, Smith will set the vision and lead Alliant Energy’s information technology efforts to improve cost effectiveness, customer service, cybersecurity and operational excellence. He will develop and execute technology plans that deliver high‑quality, value‑driven solutions across enterprise systems and operational technology. Smith will oversee IT infrastructure, application lifecycles and digital transformation programs, partnering with business and operations leaders to strengthen system resilience and create long‑term value for customers and communities”.