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Is De Ruyter the right choice to save Eskom? Experts give their opinions

He’s taking on SA’s most unenviable job, so we decided to probe the strengths and weaknesses of Eskom’s new CEO, Andre de Ruyter.

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says a new maintenance plan, which is supported by the Eskom board, will ensure plant maintenance is done according to schedules set up by original equipment manufacturers.
Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says a new maintenance plan, which is supported by the Eskom board, will ensure plant maintenance is done according to schedules set up by original equipment manufacturers. (Supplied)

He’s taking on SA’s most unenviable job, so we decided to probe the strengths and weaknesses of Eskom’s new CEO, Andre de Ruyter.

Here’s what energy expert Ted Blom and Business Unity SA CEO Cas Coovadia had to say.

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