Bheki Nxumalo appointed as new Eskom head of generation
Embattled power utility Eskom has appointed Bheki Nxumalo as Group Executive Generationt on Friday.
This is not be the first time Nxumalo takes on this role, as he was appointed to the position in 2019, but was replaced in 2020 by Rhulani Mathebula.
Eskom did not provide a reason for the executive reshuffle at the time.
Prior to his appointment as head of generation, Nxumalo was CEO of Eskom Enterprise and Eskom Rotek Industries.
Acting CEO Calib Cassim says finding a suitable candidate has not been easy.
“We have been searching for the Group Executive Generation for a while now. It has been very difficult to find a suitable candidate that would hit the ground running”.
“The Generation recovery plan is in full swing. We needed someone that would passionately drive the execution of recovery plan while inspiring staff to reach beyond their reach”.
Nxumalo says he believes that Eskom can still turn things around.
“I am truly honoured to be asked to lead Eskom Generation at this critical time. I literally grew up in Eskom. I strongly believe that Eskom has the technical and managerial capability to turn things around”.
Nxumalo takes over from Thomas Conradie.
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