CHARLES MOLELE
ESKOM has announced the appointment of Calib Cassim as interim group CEO with immediate effect.
His appointment comes after the dramatic departure of Andre de Ruyter on Wednesday following an explosive interview where he alleged political infighting and corruption were hampering progress at the company.
Cassim was appointed as Eskom’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in November 2018 after serving as acting CFO from July 2017.
He is a registered Chartered Accountant (SA) and holds a Master’s degree in Business Leadership (MBL).
He has over 20 years of service at Eskom.
“His qualifications and extensive experience have provided Mr Cassim with a deep understanding and appreciation of the Eskom business and the electricity industry, especially regarding the challenges facing the financing of operations and future expansion of the industry,” said Eskom in a media statement on Friday.
“Eskom thanks his family for permitting him to assume the additional responsibilities and is grateful to Mr Cassim for stepping up to group chief executive role.”
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