Thozama Gangi
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 |
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]
Background and education[edit]
Thozama 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[edit]
At 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[edit]
Thozama 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 |
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| 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[edit]
References[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.
- Living people
- 21st-century South African businesswomen
- 21st-century South African businesspeople
- Walter Sisulu University alumni
- Alumni of the University of Warwick
- South African chief executives
- University of Paris alumni
- South African expatriates in the United Kingdom
- South African expatriates in France
- South African expatriates in Uganda