Eskom Chairperson Mteto Nyati on Eskom, & Ending Load Shedding @ Summit Organisation Fireside Chat

South Africa’s energy crisis seemed insurmountable, but turning around a failing state-owned enterprise requires more than just political will—it takes relentless execution and capable leadership. In this special keynote at the Summit Organisation fireside chat, Mteto Nyati, Chairman of Eskom, shares his incredible journey from the private sector to leading the turnaround of Africa's largest power utility. He details the inside story of receiving the call from President Ramaphosa, why he refused the CEO position, and how his merit-based board eliminated load shedding through a strict two-year plan. The conversation expands into the critical need for regional energy strategies, local beneficiation of critical minerals, and the future of nuclear and green power in Africa. The crucial difference between private sector efficiency and public sector leadership. Why Mteto Nyati said "no" to the President's initial job offer. How Eskom executed a two-year plan to end severe load shedding. The strategic unbundling of Eskom to drive competition and agility. Why Africa must transition from exporting raw materials to local beneficiation. The realities of nuclear energy, base load power, and green transitions.