ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LIMITED - Johnny Dladla appointed as acting Group Chief Executive of Eskom

Johnny Dladla appointed as acting Group Chief Executive of Eskom

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
JSE Code: BIESKM

MEDIA STATEMENT


Johnny Dladla appointed as acting Group Chief Executive of Eskom

Thursday, 22 June 2017: The Eskom Board wishes to announce the appointment of Mr
Johnny Dladla as Acting Group Chief Executive with immediate effect.

This follows intense consultations between the Minister and Eskom Board to arrive at a
prudent choice. Both parties are of firm belief that Dladla’s experience and expertise will
stabilize Eskom in the short-term.

“Dladla has sufficient skills to excel in this role. He has 22 years of experience within the
Eskom, 17 years invested in various non-regulated businesses and 5 years as Chief
Executive Officer for Eskom Enterprises and its subsidiaries,” said Acting Board Chairman,
Zethembe Khoza.

Throughout these roles, he has demonstrated sterling leadership which manifested itself in
his turnaround strategies, added Khoza.

Echoing Khoza’s sentiments, Minister Lynne Brown said: “I welcome the appointment of
Mr Dladla as it will bring further stability to Eskom and its executive team.”

Dladla has plied his career amongst international brands such as BHP Billiton and South
African Breweries (SAB). He has successfully executed major projects, built sustainable
relationships, legacy of service delivery with major local and international private and
public sector organizations.

A Chartered Marketer, he has studied across a range of critical fields including finance and
accounting amongst Harvard Business School, Fort Hare University, Cranfield University
(UK), AAA School of Advertising and IMM.

“Dladla is a seasoned business leader with impeccable credentials. His business acumen,
which includes his commendable knowledge of Eskom intricacies, will come in handy in
his new role. As Board, we are looking forward to working with him and his executive team
to address the current challenges,” said Khoza.

The Minister has obligated the Board to finalize the appointment of a permanent Group
Chief Executive to ensure long-term stability to the utility.


ENDS

Issued by: Eskom Media Desk
Tel:       +27 11 800 3304/3343/3378
Fax:       086 664 7699
Email:     mediadesk@eskom.co.za

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