South Africa

Eskom’s board has officially announced the appointment of the board of directors

today10 January, 2024

Background

Eskom’s board has officially announced the appointment of the board of directors for the National Transmission Company of South Africa. This forms a crucial element of Eskom’s legal separation into three entities – Generation, Distribution, and Transmission. The newly appointed chairperson, Priscillah Mabelane, will lead a team of 12 executives, with Brian Armstrong taking on the role of lead independent director. Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati emphasises the move is a key milestone in unlocking the planned transformation of the electricity industry.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen