Rotation in Eskom’s interim Group Chief Executive role

Friday, 06 October 2017: In an effort to embed organisational stability, it is imperative that the role of Eskom’s Group Chief Executive be permanently filled. The recruitment process will begin in due course.

The Eskom Board has decided to rotate current executives in this role to ensure exposure. Mr Johnny Dladla has occupied the role of Interim Group Chief Executive since June 2017.

The Eskom Board would like to announce that Mr Sean Maritz, Eskom’s CIO and Group Executive for Information Technology, has been appointed as the Interim Group Chief Executive, effective immediately. Mr Dladla will resume his role as the Chief Executive Officer of Eskom Rotek Industries (ERI). We thank Mr Dladla for the work well done and to wish Mr. Maritz all the best in this new role.

Statement issued by Eskom, 6 October 2017

Update:

Eskom asks that its interim Group Chief Executive be given a chance

Sunday, 08 October 2017: The Eskom Board announced Mr Sean Maritz as the interim Group Chief Executive on Friday, 6 October. The decision to rotate the interim CE position was taken with the approval of the shareholder to, inter alia, give exposure to another member of the executive team without compromising organisational stability.

We have noted with concern recent media reports with unsubstantiated allegations against Mr Maritz. We plead that he be given a chance to lead Eskom.

Statement issued by Eskom, 8 October 2017