There is a mistaken belief that a talented and experienced CEO will turn Eskom around. Nothing could be further from the truth. Eskom is not only a strategic enterprise to the country but also an extremely complex one to run.
It is unlikely that even a talented and experienced CEO will succeed at Eskom due to government interference. The recent resignation of a hugely experienced CEO with an impeccable track record is a clear case in point...
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