Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Christie Raymond as a new independent director, effective April 1, 2024.
Raymond, 54, brings over 30 years of expertise in marketing, data analytics, new and traditional media, operations, strategic planning, customer satisfaction and several other critical business areas of focus important to the energy industry. Currently, she holds the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Kohl’s.
“We are excited to welcome Christie to Alliant Energy’s Board of Directors,” said John Larsen, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board. “Her addition brings a wealth of expertise in customer insights, analytics and engagement. Ultimately, this extensive knowledge will significantly assist us in advancing the customer experience as we deliver on our Purpose-driven strategy.”
“I am honoured and excited to join Alliant Energy’s Board of Directors and contribute to their mission of delivering energy solutions and exceptional service that customers and communities rely on – safely, efficiently, and responsibly,” Raymond remarked. “Alliant Energy is an innovative company with a deep sense of purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities. I am confident that my extensive experience with organizations boasting exceptional consumer brands will bring value in navigating the ever-changing and dynamic energy industry to meet the evolving needs of today’s consumers.”
“Christie’s expertise will be instrumental in our ongoing efforts to leverage data-driven decision-making and optimize customer engagement,” said Lisa Barton, Alliant Energy President and CEO. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to continuously enhance customer satisfaction and fulfil our purpose to build stronger communities.”
Raymond previously served as Executive Vice President of Customer Insights, Analytics and Engagement at Kohl’s from 2020 to 2022. She has held various roles of increasing responsibility since joining Kohl’s in 2017. Before her tenure at Kohl’s, Raymond spent the majority of her career at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in a variety of roles including Business Strategy and Development, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Analytics and Personalization. Raymond graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
