Denault has 40 years of experience in the power industry. He joined Entergy Corporation in 1999, serving initially as Vice President of Corporate Development and then five years later as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, before becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2013. He also served 18 years at Cinergy Corporation (known today as Duke Energy) in varying positions of responsibility, culminating as Vice President of the company.

Denault currently serves on the boards of directors of PG&E Corporation and its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Jobs for America’s Graduates, and Alpha Generation.

Denault received a bachelor of science degree in economics and accounting from Ball State University. He also received a master’s of business administration in finance from Indiana University.