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Helping low-income customers is a cornerstone of Entergy Mississippi’s community outreach

Jul 27, 2023

“Making electricity affordable to everyone in this country is only one small part of the overall problems facing people with low income, but it will be difficult to satisfactorily address without creating the overall climate of goodwill.”

Entergy: Powering Life—and Business (Chief Executive)

Jan 12, 2021

How a regional energy company’s sustainability mission is generating economic development in the SouthnEntergy Chairman and CEO Leo Denault is fond of saying, “Entergy was focused on ESG before ESG was cool.” He has good reason—the energy company has been a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship for two decades. While Denault has been instrumental in advancing Entergy’s commitment to corporate responsibility since taking office in 2013, he gives credit for the company’s early adoption of the philosophy to its previous chairman and CEO, J. Wayne Leonard.

Entergy Louisiana Renames Plant in Honor of J. Wayne Leonard

Mar 14, 2020

Dedication to late Entergy Chairman & CEO for his commitment to sustainability.

Former Entergy CEO Remembered for Leadership, Courage and Compassion

Oct 16, 2018

When low-income advocacy groups first heard from J. Wayne Leonard at Entergy's first low-income summit in 1999, he clearly described the urgent need to do more for people living in poverty.

In Fond Memory: J. Wayne Leonard, 1950-2018

Sep 19, 2018

Former Entergy Chairman and CEO J. Wayne Leonard died Sept. 18 following a long battle with cancer.

New Prosperity Center Offers Economic Hope, Helping Hand for New Orleanians

Dec 20, 2017

Entergy Corporation, United Way of Southeast Louisiana and the City of New Orleans partner to foster brighter futures for local residents.

Entergy Endows $5M Charitable Fund to Honor Retiring Chairman and CEO Leonard

Jan 25, 2013

Entergy Corporation today announced the creation of a $5 million endowment to honor retiring Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Wayne Leonard and continue efforts to address the issues of climate change, poverty and social justice.

Entergy Implements Leadership Succession Plan

Sep 6, 2012

Chairman and CEO Wayne Leonard announces he will retire on Jan. 31, 2013; Executive Vice President and CFO Leo Denault will become Chairman and CEO

Entergy Corporation Chairman and CEO to Speak at Barclays 2012 CEO Energy-Power Conference

Sep 4, 2012

Entergy Chairman and CEO J. Wayne Leonard plans to provide a presentation on Thursday, Sept. 6, during the Barclays 2012 CEO Energy-Power Conference in New York City.

Entergy Corporation Chairman and CEO to Present at 46th EEI Financial Conference

Nov 2, 2011

Entergy Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Wayne Leonard plans to provide a presentation Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the 46th Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference at The Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Entergy Corporation Chairman and CEO to Speak at Barclays Capital 2011 CEO Energy-Power Conference

Sep 2, 2011

Entergy Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Wayne Leonard plans to provide a presentation on Thursday, Sept. 8, during the Barclays Capital 2011 CEO Energy-Power Conference at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City.

Entergy, J. Wayne Leonard Named Finalists for Multiple Global Energy Awards

Oct 4, 2010

Six entries by Entergy Corporation are included among the finalists in the prestigious annual Platts Global Energy Awards, including Power Company of the Year and CEO of the Year.

Entergy Corporation Chairman and CEO to Speak at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Power & Gas Leaders Conference

Sep 21, 2010

Entergy Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Wayne Leonard plans to participate in a panel discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 28, during the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Power & Gas Leaders Conference at the Westin Times Square in New York City.

Entergy Corporation Appoints New Leaders

Jul 7, 2010

Following Entergy Corporation's major reorganization announced last month by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Wayne Leonard, Leo Denault, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Richard Smith, president, Entergy wholesale commodities business; and Rod West, executive vice president and chief administrative officer have named new leaders within their respective organizations effective immediately.

Entergy Chairman and CEO Announces Leadership Reorganization

Jun 7, 2010

In his first major reorganization in more than 11 years, Entergy Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Wayne Leonard has named Entergy leaders to new roles effective as early as June 14.