Thozama Gangi, is a South African businesswoman and corporate executive, who serves as the chief executive officer of Eskom Uganda Limited, a Ugandan subsidiary of the South African energy utility company Eskom. She assumed her current position in 2015, replacing Nokwanda Mngeni.[1]
Thozama Gangi | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | South African |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Education | University of Transkei (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Education) University of Warwick (Master of Science in Engineering Business Management) Sorbonne University (Master of Leadership and Strategy) |
| Occupation | Corporate executive |
| Years active | 2001 — present |
| Known for | Professional competence |
| Title | Chief executive officer of Eskom Uganda Limited |
Background and education
editThozama was born in South Africa, and she attended local elementary and secondary schools. Her first degree is a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Education, awarded by the University of Transkei (now Walter Sisulu University).[1] Her second degree is a Master of Science in Engineering Business Management, obtained from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. She also holds a Master of Leadership and Strategy, awarded by Sorbonne University in France.[1]
Career
editAt the time she was appointed CEO at Eskom Uganda, Thazoma had been with Eskom for 14 years, having joined circa 2001. She started out at the Matimba Power Station as a "Boiler Engineering Manager". She served in various positions in the company, with concentration in the company's "generation business".[2]
Other considerations
editThozama Gangi was appointed as the founding chairperson of the Energy Generators and Distributors Association of Uganda (EGADAU). The industry association, with 13 founding member organizations, was officially launched on 2 December 2020. The members of EGADAU are listed in the table below:[3]
| Rank | Member | Generation (G) Distribution (D) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umeme Limited | D |
[3] |
| 2 | Bujagali Energy Limited | G |
[3] |
| 3 | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited | D |
[3] |
| 4 | Kilembe Mines Limited | G |
[3] |
| 5 | Eskom Uganda Limited | G |
[3] |
| 6 | Kinyara Sugar Works Limited | G |
[3] |
| 7 | Jacobsen Elektro Uganda Limited | G |
[3] |
| 8 | Kalangala Infrastructure Services | G |
[3] |
| 9 | West Nile Rural Electrification Company | G & D |
[3] |
| 10 | Kakira Sugar Works | G |
[3] |
| 11 | Xsabo Group | G |
[3] |
| 12 | Berkeley Energy | G |
[3] |
| 13 | Hydromaxx | G |
[3] |
| 14 | Electromaxx | G |
[3] |
| 15 | Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Uganda (CIG Uganda). | Technical Assistance |
[3] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Thozama Gangi; Eskom Uganda: Ms Thozama Gangi Has Been With Eskom South Africa For 14 Years". Dokumen.tips. 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ Eskom Uganda (2015). "Ms. Thozama Gangi: Managing Director". Jinja, Uganda: Eskom Uganda Limited. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Muhereza Kyamutetera (3 December 2020). "Eskom's Thozama Gangi to chair inaugural energy sector players' association". Kampala, Uganda: CEO Magazine Uganda. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
External links
edit- Website of Eskom Uganda Limited
- Energy minister, company apologise for blackout As of 16 April 2020.
- Eskom changes Uganda top leadership As of 10 May 2012.