Ms Tatum is president of the Spelman College, while Mr Green is president and CEO of Stephen Green Properties, a commercial real estate investment and development company in Savannah, Georgia.

Mr Green founded Stephen Green Properties in 1987 and has served as president and CEO since its inception. Before heading Stephen Green Properties, Mr Green was president of a family business, Green Distributors, a Frito-Lay distributor for southeast Georgia.

Mike Garrett, president and CEO of Georgia Power, said: Beverly’s keen understanding of the educational challenges we face in Georgia and her extensive experience researching and creating awareness around diversity issues will make her an outstanding addition to our board. Steve, with his real estate investment and development experience and his knowledge of business and civic activities in Georgia’s coastal area, will bring important insights.