Eskom appoints new interim CEO

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Embattled national power utility Eskom has announced the appointment of Calib Cassim as the interim group CEO with immediate effect.

Mr Cassim was appointed as Eskom’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in November 2018 after serving as acting CFO from July 2017.

According to Eskom, Cassim will lead the Eskom management team until further notice.

He is a registered Chartered Accountant (SA) and holds a masters degree in Business Leadership (MBL). Eskom said that the new CEO has over 20 years of service in 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 the failing national power utility.

Eskom thanks his family for permitting him to assume the additional responsibilities and in grateful to Mr Cassim for stepping up to GCE role.


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