Alliant Energy Corporation has announced Patrick Allen has been named by the Board of Directors as the incoming independent board chair. The change will take effect in May after the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareowners, as stated in a news release from Alliant.
Mr. Allen will succeed John Larsen, who has served as Chairman of the Board since 2019. Mr. Larsen retired from the company after 36 years of service at the end of 2024, and will complete his board service in May 2025 at the end of his current term.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to congratulate Patrick on being named independent board chair and thank John for his years of dedicated service and leadership,” said Carol Sanders, Alliant’s lead independent director, in the release. “Patrick has consistently demonstrated exceptional strategic insight throughout his tenure on the Board. I am excited to see the positive impact he will continue to have in his new role as Board Chair.”
Mr. Allen has been an Alliant Energy Board director since 2011. He served as chief financial officer at Collins Aerospace from 2018 until his retirement in 2020. He was previously the senior vice president and chief financial officer at Rockwell Collins, Inc. where he led the company’s finance activities, including financial planning, accounting, treasury, audit, and tax from 2005 to 2018.
“We are delighted to welcome Patrick as our new independent board chair,” said Lisa Barton, president and CEO of Alliant Energy, in the release. “Patrick’s insight and leadership will strengthen our commitment to customers, innovation and responsible growth as we navigate the future of energy together.”
Before joining Rockwell Collins in 2001, Mr. Allen served in various roles at Rockwell International, including vice president and treasurer, vice president of financial planning and controller. Mr. Allen began his career as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche. He has also served on the Board of Triumph Group, Inc., an aerospace company, since 2023.
“It is a great honor to take on the role of Independent Board Chair at Alliant Energy,” added Mr. Allen in the release. “I look forward to working with Lisa, the executive team and my fellow Board members to help drive the company’s strategy and deliver results to our investors, customers and employees.”
