Eskom Board

Professor Malegapuru Makgoba – Chairman

Professor Malegapuru William Makgoba (born 1952 in Sekhukhune, South Africa) is a leading South African molecular immunologist, physician, public health advocate, academic and former vice-chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal .

André de Ruyter – Group Chief Executive

Over a 30-year career, André de Ruyter has plied his trade both locally and internationally in various portfolios in the energy space.

Calib Cassim Chief Financial Officer

Calib Cassim is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who leads and oversees all aspects of the company’s financial strategy. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and also holds a Masters degree in Business Leadership (MBL).

Dr Pulane Molokwane

Dr Pulane Elsie Molokwane (Non-Executive Director) is a Nuclear Physicist and an Environmental Specialist with expertise in ground water remediation, nuclear waste, process and solid waste management.

Dr Banothile Makhubela

Dr Banothile Makhubela (Non-Executive Director) obtained a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cape Town in 2011, Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry by dissertation from University of Cape Town in 2008.

Nelisiwe Magubane

Nelisiwe Magubane (Non-Executive Director) holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration. She is a registered engineer and she started her career in Eskom, a South African electricity utility.

Dr Rod Crompton

Dr Rod Crompton (Non-Executive Director) is the Director of the Energy Leadership Centre at Wits Business School, South Africa.

Busisiwe Mavuso

Busisiwe Mavuso (Non-Executive Director) is the Chief Operations Officer of Business Leadership South Africa and a member of its board since November 2017.

Professor Tshepo Mongalo

Professor Tshepo Herbert Mongalo (Non-Executive Director) is currently an Associate Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Witwatersrand (WITS).

Executive Committee