Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) announced on September 30, 2025, that its board of directors has elected Sterling A. Spainhour as a new board member. Spainhour, the executive vice president and chief legal officer of Southern Company, will join the board effective October 1, 2025, and will serve on the audit and finance committees.
With more than 30 years of experience, Spainhour has held senior positions at law firm Jones Day and at CNN, and has overseen legal, compliance, corporate governance, internal audit, and security functions at Southern Company. His background includes a focus on transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance, as well as a strong track record in managing complex legal and regulatory issues.
The addition of Spainhour strengthens Flowers Foods’ board composition by bringing deep expertise in M&A, legal affairs, and corporate governance. His experience is expected to support the company’s strategic priorities, including future acquisitions, capital structure decisions, and risk oversight, thereby enhancing shareholder value and board effectiveness.
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