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CITY Power Board of Directors has appointed Lerato Setshedi as the entity’s new managing director, effective October 2.
Setshedi joined City Power in 2002 as a maintenance manager and rose through the ranks to hold the positions of manager of Field Services, general manager of Support Services, general manager of Technology, director of Metering Services and now managing director.
His academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree COSI from the University of La Sorbonne in France; a BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering and Electronics from the University of Cape Town, and he has completed programmes in Middle Management, Accelerated Management and Executive Development.
The Board is aware of the many challenges facing City Power and it is looking forward to building a culture of efficiency, service and good governance under Setshedi’s leadership.
“The institution has weathered significant challenges in the past, which includes challenges in leadership, and we wish the new MD well in his role and have full confidence that he will lead the entity to new heights,” said Lael Bethlehem, City Power chairperson.
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