{"id":843728,"date":"2025-11-19T08:32:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T06:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=843728"},"modified":"2025-11-19T09:03:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T07:03:56","slug":"leaders-unscripted-eskom-chairman-mteto-nyati-discusses-the-energy-utilitys-impressive-turnaround","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/energy\/843728\/leaders-unscripted-eskom-chairman-mteto-nyati-discusses-the-energy-utilitys-impressive-turnaround\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaders Unscripted \u2013 Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati discusses the energy utility\u2019s impressive turnaround"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this episode of Leaders Unscripted \u2013 an EY Transformative Podcast Series \u2013 Mteto Nyati discusses how South Africa\u2019s energy stability has improved during his tenure as the chairman of Eskom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nyati is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected business leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has led some of the most influential companies in South Africa, with his resume including the following titles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group Chief Executive<strong> \u2013 Altron<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief Executive Officer<strong> \u2013 MTN South Africa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chairman \u2013<strong> BSG<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing Director \u2013 <strong>Microsoft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of IBM Global Technology Services \u2013 <strong>IBM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of this impressive history of major leadership positions, Nyati is considered one of the foremost business thought leaders in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He provided his valuable insights to the nation when authoring his number one best seller, Betting on a Darkie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, to recognise his achievements, the University of Johannesburg\u2019s College of Business and Economics awarded Nyati an honorary doctorate in IT Management in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The interview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this interview, Nyati discusses his career and how it has led him to his current role as the chairman of Eskom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He explains why he values transformation so highly and explains what he believes successful transformation looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nyati then unpacks how his team has managed to pull South Africa out of regular load-shedding, and what internal transformation took place at Eskom to improve the embattled state entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He talks about the technologies that Eskom is using to optimise its operations, as well as how the energy provider is planning to ensure the future of Eskom remains bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nyati, who has often stepped into organisations when they have faced pivotal moments, then discusses how he approaches leadership in such uncertain contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He then provides his insights into the broader South African business environment, revealing where he sees the greatest potential for transformation and growth over the next five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nyati concludes the interview by sharing his most valuable piece of advice to aspiring leaders who want to drive meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the full interview with Mteto Nyati, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EY Leaders Unscripted - Mteto Nyati on how Eskom rebuilt trust and powered South Africa\u2019s recovery\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_NAaf6Z2fG8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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