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    Lisa M. Barton

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Alliant Energy Corp
    Board
    Since January 1, 2024
    Age
    59 years
    Tenure
    Joined LNT in February 2023 as President and COO before being promoted to President and CEO on January 1, 2024.

    Also at Alliant Energy Corp

    JOL
    John O. Larsen
    Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board
    BMB
    Benjamin M. Bilitz
    Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
    DS
    Dylan Syse
    Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

    About

    Lisa M. Barton is a seasoned utility executive known for her strategic leadership and operational expertise, currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Alliant Energy. At 59 years old, she brings decades of broad industry experience that underscores her commitment to driving growth and innovation in the utilities sector.

    Barton began her journey at Alliant Energy when she joined as the President and Chief Operating Officer on February 27, 2023, a role that laid the foundation for her subsequent promotion to CEO on January 1, 2024. Her appointment marked a significant milestone in her career, reflecting both her deep industry understanding and her proven leadership abilities.

    Prior to her tenure at Alliant Energy, she held several leadership roles at American Electric Power, including Executive Vice President positions that spanned utilities, transmission, and operational management. Her comprehensive career in the utility industry is further highlighted by her board memberships and recognition for strategic contributions, emphasizing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

    $LNT Performance Under Lisa M. Barton

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Alliant Energy President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Feb 2023 - Jan 2024 Held prior to becoming President and CEO
    IPL and WPL (Alliant Energy) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Since Feb 2023 Previous leadership role prior to current CEO appointment
    American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 Strategic leadership role
    American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Executive Vice President - Utilities Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 Focused on utilities operations
    American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Executive Vice President - Transmission 2011 - 2019 Oversaw transmission operations

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range
    Commercial Metals Company Board of Directors Since 2020

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$825,000 AnnualFixed base salary for 2023.
    Signing Bonus$1,700,000 One-time in 2023Provided for relocation costs and recruitment; subject to repayment if employment terminates within three years.
    Registrant Contributions to DC Plans$15,404 2023Contributions made to defined contribution plans.
    Life Insurance Premiums$4,480 2023Premiums paid under the company’s benefits program.
    Dividends on Unvested Stock Awards$65,848 2023Dividends declared on unvested stock awards.

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Overview

    The Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End for 2023 comprise multiple share‐based awards governed by the company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The awards are measured via various performance metrics and subject to vesting over a three‐year period (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025). The awards include Performance Shares based on Relative Total Shareowner Return (TSR), Performance Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) based on Net Income Growth, Performance RSUs based on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) metrics, and time‐vesting Restricted Stock Units.

    Detailed Breakdown

    1. Performance Shares (TSR)

    MetricValue
    Performance MetricRelative Total Shareowner Return (TSR) vs. Edison Electric Institute Stock Index
    Payout Range0% to 200% of target
    Threshold50% of target
    Target100% of target
    Maximum200% of target
    Shares at Target16,833
    Grant Date Fair Value$937,261
    Grant Date Stock Price$51.46
    Vesting ScheduleVests at the end of three-year performance period (2023–2025)
    Evaluation PeriodJanuary 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
    Additional DetailsAccumulates dividend equivalents; forfeited if performance threshold not met

    2. Performance Restricted Stock Units (Net Income)

    MetricValue
    Performance MetricCumulative Net Income Growth
    Payout Range0% to 200% of target
    Threshold4% cumulative net income growth (50% payout)
    Target5.5% cumulative net income growth (100% payout)
    Maximum7.5% cumulative net income growth (200% payout)
    Shares at Target16,833
    Grant Date Fair Value$866,226
    Grant Date Stock Price$51.46
    Vesting ScheduleVests at the end of performance period (2023–2025)
    Evaluation PeriodJanuary 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
    Additional DetailsForfeited if net income growth threshold is not met; dividend equivalents accumulate

    3. Performance Restricted Stock Units (DEI)

    MetricValue
    Performance MetricWorkforce Composition (Diversity)
    Payout Range0% to 200% of target
    Threshold25% of target
    Target100% (e.g., 25.50% for women; 8.00% for people of color)
    Maximum200% of target
    Shares at Target2,404 units
    Grant Date Fair Value$123,710
    Grant Date Stock Price$51.46
    Vesting ScheduleVests at the end of performance period (2023–2025)
    Evaluation PeriodJanuary 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
    Additional DetailsMeasures achievement in diversity goals; dividend equivalents apply

    4. Restricted Stock Units (Time-Vesting)

    MetricValue
    Vesting MetricService-based (time vesting)
    Vesting ScheduleSingle installment after three years of continued service
    Shares at Target12,023 units
    Grant Date Fair Value$618,704
    Grant Date Stock Price$51.46
    Additional DetailsNot performance-conditioned; based solely on continued service.

    Aggregate Details

    MetricValue
    Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value$2,545,901
    Grant DateFebruary 27, 2023
    Evaluation PeriodJanuary 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025

    All awards are subject to forfeiture if performance thresholds are not met or if the executive leaves the company (other than retirement) or is terminated for cause. Dividend equivalents on all share-based awards accumulate on the same basis as common stock but are only paid if performance targets and vesting requirements are ultimately met.