Indiana University Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of J. Leonard
J. Wayne Leonard, former chairman and CEO of Entergy Corporation, passed away September 18, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born November 22, 1950, Wayne grew up in Greenfield, Indiana. He rose from humble childhood beginnings to become CEO of a Fortune 500 company and a thought-leader for environmental stewardship and fighting poverty. He was among the first leaders in the energy sector to call for action to stem climate change and offered policy solutions to address the issue. Wayne was...
