Sifiso Skenjana

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SIFISO SKENJANA, FOUNDER AND FINANCIAL ECONOMIST AT AFRA CONSULTANTS.After a four-month search, Eskom has announced Nampak’s Andre de Ruyter as its new CEO. De Ruyter takes over from Jabu Mabuza, who has been acting CEO since the sudden departure of Phakamani Hadebe at the end of July. De Ruyter, who holds various qualifications, including an LLB and MBA, has been CEO of paper and packaging group Nampak since March 2014.

Prior to joining Nampak, he held various senior posts at petrochemical group Sasol over a more than 20-year stint. While there he oversaw work in the US, Nigeria, Angola, Mozambique, Germany and China.He was part of a shortlist of 17 candidates, six of whom were interviewed – and was chosen over the Canadian-based Andy Calitz, who is currently CEO of LNG Canada. De Ruyter is set to take over on January 15.
19 Nov 2019 5AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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