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John O. Hudson, III

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Chief External Affairs Officer at Entergy
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

John O. Hudson, III is a seasoned utility executive, attorney, and venture capitalist serving as Chief External Affairs Officer at Entergy. A thought leader in energy and public policy with over 30 years of experience, he holds an Executive MBA from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business and a BA from Alabama A&M University.

He is a long-term advocate for entrepreneurship and philanthropy, demonstrated by his founding of Bronze Valley, a venture capital firm supporting underrepresented founders. He also leads community investment initiatives as President of the Entergy Charitable Foundation, aiming to create value and growth through meaningful contributions in the Gulf South.

Unique fact: John is an Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow, recognized for his work in developing solutions that create opportunities for families and communities.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Chief External Affairs Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Gulf South Economy
Co-chairs a new organization focused on advancing economic competitiveness for communities across the Gulf South, seeing unprecedented opportunity for investment and expansion in the region.
Venture Capital
As the Founder and Chairman of Bronze Valley, he is actively involved in providing capital and support to technology startups founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Chief External Affairs Officer
Entergy
4-2022
President, Entergy Charitable Foundation
Entergy
3-2017
Founder and Chairman
Bronze Valley
5-2020 - 4-2022
President and CEO
Nicor Gas
9-2018 - 5-2020
EVP, External Affairs and Customer Operations
Southern Company Gas
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Education
Executive MBA
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
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