Alberto Ruocco
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Alberto Ruocco is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT). He joined the company in September 2023, bringing many years of experience in information technology and the utility sector. Tom’s leadership extends across the IT department, as we deliver technological solutions that not only facilitate essential aspects of our strategy but also enhance our physical and cyber security and the experiences of our customers and employees. In his role, he leads teams that are leveraging new technologies that continue to play a greater role in how we deliver on our purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Prior to joining Alliant Energy, Alberto served as Principal of AGR3 Digital, where he advised boards of directors, executive teams and individuals on digital technology solutions and management. He was also partner and CIO at West Monroe Partners, a digital technology consulting firm. Alberto also served as Senior Executive Partner at Gartner, where he advised several CIOs in the utility, auto and food manufacturing industries.
Alberto worked directly in the utility industry as CIO of American Electric Power (AEP). He spent six years guiding their technology group, developing a technology roadmap, building a cybersecurity organization and introducing analytics capabilities.
Alberto has a passion for the utility industry and its role driving economic development with a commitment to sustainability.
Alberto earned a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Yale University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
Experience
2023 – Present Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
2022 – 2023 Principal, AGR3 Digital, Independent Consultant
2019 – 2022 Partner, Chief Information Officer, West Monroe Partners
2017 – 2019 Senior Executive Partner, Gartner
2011 – 2017 Vice President and Chief Information Officer, American Electric Power Company
2007 – 2011 Executive Vice President and Practice Area Leader, Manufacturing, Distribution & Trade, The Revere Group