Leadership
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J. Wayne Leonard
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Entergy
Corporation
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Education and Accomplishments:
Ball State University, B.S., Accounting and Political Science, 1973 Indiana
University, MBA, 1987 Certified Public Accountant Ball State
University College of Business Hall of Fame, 2002 Georgetown University
2003 Business Leader of the Year Honorary Doctorate of Law Degree, Ball
State University, 2004
Current Position:
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Chairman of the Board, Entergy Corporation (August 2006 – present)
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Chief Executive Officer, Entergy Corporation (1999 – present)
Responsibilities:
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Establishes objectives and plans that meet the needs of shareholders,
customers, employees, and all corporate stakeholders
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Works closely with the board of directors to keep them fully informed on
all-important aspects of the status and development of the company
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Supervises an effective top management team capable of achieving objectives;
provides for management succession
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Ensures that the company and its operating units contribute appropriately to
the well-being of their communities and the industry
Accomplishments:
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Achieved the second highest total shareholder return in the industry over the
last 12 years as CEO
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Implemented a strategy emphasizing core competencies in the areas of utility
business operations and nuclear generation
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Expanded company to include competitive nuclear assets in Massachusetts, New
York, Vermont and Michigan
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Published articles on innovative competitive market structure alternatives and
unique perspectives on low-income customer and environmental issues
Leadership Awards:
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Platts Global Energy Awards – CEO of the Year Finalist for an
unprecedented 11 consecutive years (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005,
2004, 2003, 2002, 2001)
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Platts Global Energy Award – 2003 CEO of the Year
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Institutional Investor Best CEO (energy/electric utilities) – 1st
(2010), 2nd (2009), 3rd (2008), 4th (2007), 3rd (2006-2005), 1st (2004)
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New Orleans CityBusiness 2010 "Driving Forces" honoree for commitment
and contribution to New Orleans
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Diversity Best Practices CEO Diversity Leadership Award (2004)
Industry Recognition:
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Dow Jones Sustainability Index (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006,
2005, 2004, 2003) – For demonstrating strong financial performance and
outstanding leadership in environmental and social commitment
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Newsweek’s Top 500 Greenest Companies for environmental
performance, policies and disclosure (2011, 2010, 2009)
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Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index
(2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
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BusinessWeek ranked Entergy #35 on its annual "Best Places to Launch a
Career" list (2009)
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CRO Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens (2011, 2009, 2008,
2007)
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GovernanceMetrics International – “Perfect 10” corporate governance
(2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
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Institutional Shareholder Services Proxy Analysis and Corporate
Governance Rating (2009, 2008, 2007) – Entergy outperformed 100% (2009), 98.5%
(2008), 99.8% (2007) of the companies in the S&P 500 and 100% (2009, 2008,
2007) of the companies in the Utilities group
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Institutional Investor ranked Entergy 1st (2010, 2005, 2004, 2003) and
2nd (2009) in buy-side ranking among electric utilities and 1st in sell-side
ranking among electric utilities (2005), 1st (2010) and 2nd (2003) in Investor
Relations in the energy industry; 2nd and 3rd in its America’s Most
Shareholder-Friendly Electric Utilities list (2008, 2006)
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Platts Global Energy Award of Excellence (2008) for standout
performance year after year over past decade
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Forbes List of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies (2008, 2007)
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National Fuel Funds Network Corporate Excellence Award (2010) for
Entergy’s work fighting poverty and helping its low-income customers
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InformationWeek’s 500 Most Innovative Firms (2008)
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Rittenhouse Rankings CEO Candor Survey – Leonard’s 2007 and 2006 Letters to
Shareholders were ranked 2nd and 3rd highest among CEOs for candor and clarity
(ranked among top 25 for seven straight years)
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Greenwich and Associates Survey (2007) – Analysts ranked Entergy among the
best companies in the U.S. – and the very best in the utility industry – for
effectiveness of our corporate investor relations programs
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Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company (2006)
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Edison Electric Institute – Advocacy Excellence Award (2011); The
Edison Award (2005, 2002); Supplier Diversity Award (2005)
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U.S. Department of Labor Exemplary Voluntary Efforts Award (2005)
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Edison Electric Institute honored Entergy for best total shareholder
return in the Index of Shareholder-Owned Utilities for the five-year period
ending September 30 (2004, 2003)
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Platts Global Energy Awards: 2003 Energy Company of the Year; 2002
Power Company of the Year
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Investor Relations Magazine Awards: Best Overall Investor Relations,
Best Disclosure Policy, Best Senior Management Communications
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World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Previous Positions:
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President and Chief Operating Officer of Domestic Operations, Entergy
Corporation (1998)
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President and Chief Operating Officer of International Operations, Entergy
Corporation (1998)
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President, Energy Commodities Strategic Business Unit and Cinergy Capital &
Trading (1996-1997)
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Group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cinergy Corporation
(1994-1996)
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Board of Directors of PSI Resources (Parent) and subsidiaries (until merger)
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, PSI Energy (1989)
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Vice President, Corporate Planning, PSI Energy (1987)
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Executive Director, Corporate Planning, PSI Energy (1986)
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Assistant to Regional Manager, PSI Energy (1985)
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Executive Director, Internal Audit, PSI Energy (1982)
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Financial and Operational Audit Manager, PSI Energy (1981)
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Corporate Accounting Manager, PSI Energy (1979)
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Various supervisory and analytical positions, PSI Energy (1973-1979)
Business Affiliations and Community Organizations:
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Tidewater, Inc., Board of Directors
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Edison Electric Institute, Board of Directors
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Mississippi River Delta BusinessLINC (appointed in 2000 by former President
Bill Clinton)
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Committee for a Better New Orleans
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Business Council of New Orleans
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New Orleans United Way Board of Trustees (Chairman, 2001, 2002)
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National World War II Museum Foundation Board of Trustees
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Ball State University College of Business Advisory Board
Personal:
Married, three daughters
Updated 11/11
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