BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Power CEO
Mark Crosswhite has been appointed
as an executive committee member of the Council on Competitiveness
and commissioner on the National Commission on Innovation and
Competitiveness Frontiers.
The commission is a multiyear flagship effort developing the
innovation ecosystem of the United
States through research ventures, partnerships, public
policy and advocacy to address the country's global economic
competitiveness.
Crosswhite joins more than 35 leaders including CEOs of major
corporations, university presidents, national labor organization
leaders and national laboratory directors to develop policy
recommendations and private sector actions to bolster America's
investments in talent, technology, innovation and
infrastructure.
"Alabama Power has focused on innovation from its very
beginning. Our predecessors used advanced technology to build dams
and an electric network to provide electricity to our state.
Technology advancements continue to enable us to better serve our
customers today," said Crosswhite. "I'm honored to work alongside
the accomplished leaders on the commission to identify
opportunities to grow our nation's economy through technology,
innovation and entrepreneurship."
Alabama Power Senior Vice President of Employee Services &
Labor Relations Jeff Peoples has been named to the commission's
advisory committee. Peoples will partner with other national
leaders to provide strategic oversight of recommendations to the
commission, prioritizing the delivery of measurable and actionable
outcomes.
"Addressing the challenges facing innovation in the U.S. and
developing a workforce prepared for future jobs is essential for
economic growth. This work aligns with Alabama Power's focus on
building economic and workforce development partnerships that
strengthen communities and elevate Alabama," said Peoples. "The work of the
commission is a catalyst for the U.S. to be more competitive
internationally."
Founded in 1986, the nonprofit and nonpartisan Council on
Competitiveness addresses the rising challenge of international
competition. The Council works to bring together diverse groups
from the public and private sectors to address broad economic
issues like globalization, technology, manufacturing and
energy.
The commission is chaired by Dr. Mehmood
Khan, CEO, Life Biosciences; Brian
Moynihan, chairman and CEO, Bank of America; Dr.
Michael Crow, president,
Arizona State University; and
Lonnie Stephenson, international
president, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
About the Council on Competitiveness
For more than three decades, the Council on Competitiveness has
championed a competitiveness agenda for the United States to attract investment and
talent and spur the commercialization of new ideas. While the
players may have changed since its founding in 1986, the mission
remains as vital as ever – to enhance U.S. productivity and raise
the standard of living for all Americans.
The members of the council − CEOs, university presidents, labor
leaders and national lab directors − represent a powerful,
nonpartisan voice that sets aside politics and seeks results. By
providing real-world perspective to policymakers, the council's
private sector network makes an impact on decision-making across a
broad spectrum of issues − from the cutting-edge of science and
technology to the democratization of innovation to the shift from
energy weakness to strength that supports the growing renaissance
in U.S. manufacturing. The council firmly believes that with the
right policies, the strengths and potential of the U.S. economy far
outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to
higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Learn more
at https://www.compete.org/.
About Alabama Power
Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO),
provides reliable, affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million
customers across the state. Learn more at
www.alabamapower.com.
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