Brian Molefe

Molefe was named as the CEO of Eskom in April 2015. In November 2016 he dramatically resigned from the position after a report found links between him and the Gupta family. Molefe later received a controversial R30-million payment from the company.

He had previously led Transnet and the Public Investment Corporation and had held senior positions at the National Treasury.

In January 2017 Molefe was sworn in as a member of Parliament. He resigned from the legislature in May 2017. In late 2017, Molefe was briefly appointed as a military officer.

Brian Molefe has had several careers. He served in the country's military. He was appointed as the CEO of Eskom, where he served for one year and seven months before he resigned.

Brian Molefe Educational Qualifications

 * University of South Africa (South Africa) – Bachelor of Commerce
 * University of London (United Kingdom) – Postgraduate Diploma – Economics
 * University of South Africa (South Africa)- Masters – Business Leadership
 * Harvard Business School (Boston, United States of America – Completed 2006) – Advanced Management Program

Awards

 * Institutional Investor for the year (2008) – Awarded by Africa Investor Investments Awards
 * Empowerment Leadership Award (2007) – Awarded by Wits Business School/Barloworld Empowerment Awards
 * Newsmaker of the year (2006) – Awarded by Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals
 * Investment specialist of the year (2004) – Awarded by Black Business Quarterly
 * Financial services achiever of the year (2003) – Awarded by the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals