Rutendo Ruzvidzo

New Ventures at Southern Company

Atlanta, Georgia

Overview

Rutendo Ruzvidzo is a Strategy and Business Development professional with experience at top organizations like Southern Company, ArcTern Ventures, and The Boston Consulting Group. Holding an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Ruzvidzo specializes in Change Management, Innovation Management, and Strategic Planning, with a focus on Impact, EnergyTech, and ClimateTech sectors. Highlights of Ruzvidzo's career include roles at prestigious organizations like The Boston Consulting Group and the International Monetary Fund, showcasing a strong background in consulting and research. Currently based in Atlanta, Georgia, Ruzvidzo leverages expertise in business strategy and due diligence to drive growth and innovation at Southern Company's New Ventures division.

Work Experience

Southern Company

Business Development, New Ventures
2023 - Current
Identifying new first-of-a-kind technologies, partnerships, and deployment opportunities to drive growth and decarbonization.

Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.

Raised $2,960,000,000.00 from GRIP Program.

southerncompany.com

ArcTern Ventures

Investor
2020 - 2023
Sourced and evaluated investments in the built environment, mobility, and energy sectors.

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Consultant
2018 - 2020
Partnered with clients to solve complex business challenges, drive innovation, and deliver impactful results in healthcare, industrial and retail sectors.

BCG Securities focuses on wealth management with high net worth individuals.

bcg.com