Alliant Energy Corporation announced that Raja Sundararajan has been named Executive Vice President of Strategy and Customer Solutions effective June 12, 2023. In this role, Sundararajan will be responsible for the continued refinement of Alliant Energy's long-term strategy and enhancement of the customer experience. He will have responsibility for the company's corporate and regulatory strategy, positioning the company to create and develop solutions in an ever-changing landscape.

Sundararajan will partner across the enterprise to leverage technology investments and work with operations' leadership to drive continued growth. He also will be responsible for leading the company's government affairs, renewables and business development, product offerings, marketing, communications and supply chain functions. Sundararajan began his career with General Motors as a Senior Product Engineer before moving to the energy industry in 2004, working for American Electric Power in Columbus Ohio.

Over his near 20-year history with American Electric Power, Sundararajan held roles in Corporate Finance, Investor Relations and Market Risk before ascending to executive roles as Vice President of Transmission Strategy, as well as Vice President of Regulatory Services. In 2019, he was promoted to President and Chief Operations Officer of American Electric Power, Ohio and subsequently in 2021 he took on the role of Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Customer Solutions. Most recently, he held the role of Executive Vice President of External Affairs at American Electric Power.

Sundararajan earned his Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, and his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. Additionally, he holds an MBA from the University of Michigan.