Antonio Smyth is the Executive Vice President at Alliant Energy Corporation, where he leads strategic operations, regulatory affairs, and sustainability initiatives across the company's utilities in Iowa and Wisconsin. With more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry, Smyth began his career as an engineer at MidAmerican Energy, rising through the ranks to manage large-scale transmission projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, credentials that have fueled his expertise in balancing reliability, affordability, and environmental stewardship. Smyth's notable achievements include spearheading Alliant Energy's $1.2 billion investment in renewable energy infrastructure between 2018 and 2022, which expanded wind and solar capacity by 40% and earned the company the Edison Electric Institute's "Excellence in Sustainability" award. Prior to his EVP role, he served as Senior Vice President of Generation and Transmission, where he optimized operations to reduce carbon emissions by 25% ahead of regulatory targets and improved system efficiency during peak demand periods. In his current position, Smyth drives Alliant Energy's long-term vision for a carbon-free future, overseeing grid modernization and customer engagement programs that have boosted satisfaction scores by 15%. His leadership has positioned the company as a Midwest pioneer in clean energy transition, fostering partnerships with stakeholders to deliver resilient service to over 1 million customers.