EDITORIAL: Eskom’s André de Ruyter is likely to shine at the coalface
As a senior Sasol executive he gained a deep understanding of the fossil fuel business
23 January 2020 - 05:09
As the revolving door of Eskom executives spins around, there is often a predictable routine. They come into the organisation bright eyed and optimistic, ready to understand the problems, find the solutions and take decisive action. But slowly, as the sheer size and complexity of the issues dawn on them, their resolve fades.
Weary and defeated, they eventually exit the organisation, only for the cycle to start once more. All the while the utility goes from bad to worse, as evidenced by the persistent threat of load-shedding...
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