David de Leon serves as Senior Vice President at Alliant Energy Corporation, where he leads strategic operations and regulatory affairs, overseeing a portfolio that includes power generation, transmission, distribution, and customer service across the company's Midwest footprint. With more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, David has built a distinguished career focused on enhancing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainable energy initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Prior to his current role, David was Vice President of Operations at a prominent regional utility, where he spearheaded grid modernization efforts that reduced outage durations by 30% and saved over $50 million in operational costs through advanced analytics and automation. His achievements also include successfully navigating complex regulatory environments, securing approvals for multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, and championing renewable integration, earning him the Utility Industry Achievement Award from the Edison Electric Institute in 2018. Since joining Alliant Energy in 2020, David has driven key accomplishments such as expanding the company's renewable energy capacity by 40% and implementing customer-centric digital platforms that improved satisfaction scores by 25%. His visionary leadership positions Alliant Energy at the forefront of the clean energy transition, balancing reliability, affordability, and environmental stewardship for over one million customers.