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Wayne challenged Entergy employees and business leaders to “imagine having it all;” to
imagine success as not just delivering shareholder returns but also leaving behind a better
world. He understood that issues affecting shareholders, customers, those in poverty and the
environment are all linked. Wayne never let anyone at Entergy forget that customers depend
on us for reliable, affordable power. He spoke up for low-income customers and demanded
that Entergy utilities do a better job in serving the poor. His support of the Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program helped double federal funding over a 10-year period. Wayne spoke
up for action to address climate change, and preserve and protect the environment. He led the
way for Entergy to control its carbon emissions and put adaptation into practice in Gulf Coast
communities, setting an example for the industry. Under his leadership, Entergy has been
included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, DJSI North America Index or both for
11 consecutive years, a distinction held by no other U.S. utility.
At the same time, Wayne served Entergy’s employees well. He made Entergy a safer place to
work. He created a work environment based on the highest moral and ethical standards, in
which each employee has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. Wayne became
a hero to many following hurricanes Katrina and Rita when with compassion and kindness
he led recovery efforts, thanked employees personally for their hard work, and made sure
every employee knew the company would support them as they struggled with devastating
loss. For Entergy shareholders, Wayne set achieving top-quartile shareholder return as the
overarching financial goal for the company. During his
14 years of leadership, the company delivered total return
to shareholders of nearly 240 percent or 9.1 percent
per year on a compound annual average basis. Wayne
held Entergy to the highest standard of corporate
governance, which earned a best-in-class 10.0 rating from
GovernanceMetrics International every year since 2004.
Wayne is a living legend at Entergy. He demonstrated
by his words and deeds that doing good is good business.
His drive and passion will continue to inspire us for
years to come.
A Legacy of Passion
and Integrity J. WAYNE LEONARD
Courage. Wisdom. Honesty. Commitment.
Inspiration. Compassion. Kindness.
These are the words colleagues and employees use to describe Wayne
Leonard. Throughout his nearly 40-year career, Wayne was a mentor, leader, visionary,
defender of the disenfranchised and a friend. He led by example and held us to the highest
standards: to do what’s right, watch out for each other and watch out for our fellow man.
ENTERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCED
IN JANUARY 2013 THE CREATION OF A
$5 MILLION ENDOWMENT TO HONOR
RETIRING CHAIRMAN AND CEO
J. WAYNE LEONARD AND CONTINUE
HIS WORK ON CLIMATE CHANGE,
POVERTY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES.