André de Ruyter
André de Ruyter | |
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| Born | André Marinus de Ruyter 20 March 1968 Pretoria, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Die Hoërskool Menlopark |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Chief Executive Officer of Eskom | |
| In office December 2019 – 22 February 2023 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Phakamani Hadebe Jabu Mabuza (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Calib Cassim (interim) |
André Marinus de Ruyter (born 20 March 1968) is a South African businessman who previously worked at Sasol and Nampak.
In December 2019, he was appointed CEO of Eskom, South Africa's state-owned electricity company. On 14 December 2022, it was reported that he would soon step down as CEO of Eskom.
De Ruyter published a book, Truth to Power, in May 2023, which detailed his three years at Eskom, and the level of pillaging, looting and political interference that contributed to the energy provider's downfall.