About
Phoebe A. Wood is an independent director of PPL Corporation and chair of its Governance, Nominating and Sustainability Committee, bringing extensive experience as a senior financial executive, including in the energy industry, and as a board director with publicly traded companies. She contributes broad experience in finance, accounting, strategic planning, capital markets and risk management.
Ms. Wood has also overseen management of information technology and brings significant knowledge of corporate governance and environmental, social and governance issues. She has served as Chief Executive Officer of KirtleyWood LLC, a board advisory firm, since January 2025, and is a member of the North American Advisory Council of Chatham House.
Roles
PPL Corp.
Independent Director; Chair, Governance, Nominating and Sustainability Committee · Current role
2018–present
CompaniesWood
Principal · Consulting firm specializing in early-stage investments.
2008-present
KirtleyWood LLC
Chief Executive Officer · Board advisory firm.
2025-present
Brown-Forman Corporation
Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer · Retired. Diversified consumer products manufacturer. Previously Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2001-2006).
2006-2008
Propel Corporation
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and director
2000-2001
Atlantic Richfield Corporation
Various financial management capacities · Almost 24-year tenure.
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External Roles
Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ)
Independent Director; chair of the audit committee
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE: LEG)
Independent Director; chair of the audit committee
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Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE: PXD)
Director
2013-2024
Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$145,000
All other compensation
$10,000