Lisa Barton, Alliant Energy President and CEO, has announced that Amy Best has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Alliant Energy effective March 24, 2025.

"We are delighted to welcome Amy as our new CHRO,” said Barton. “Amy is a results-oriented business leader and has been recognized throughout her career for leveraging innovative approaches that deliver strong human capital programs for employees, driving customer satisfaction and supporting the communities we serve. We are excited to have her as a part of our leadership team.”

Most recently, Best served as the Executive Vice President and CHRO of Exelon, a $40 billion Fortune 250 energy transmission and distribution firm that includes the largest utility company in the U.S.

Best holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree from Loyola University Chicago. “I’m excited to join a team that shares a passion for building its culture around a shared purpose of serving customers and building strong communities,” said Best. “I look forward to partnering with Lisa and the entire Executive team to help support the talent and creativity of our dedicated team members.”