Mulilo Energy Holdings (Pty) Ltd (Mulilo), a prominent South African independent power producer majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has announced the appointment of Jan Oberholzer as a Non-executive Director and Chairman of its board of directors. With an extensive multifaceted background in the energy sector and a proven track record of leading large and complex organisations and managing multibillion-dollar projects, Oberholzer will bring invaluable knowledge and expertise to Mulilo’s leadership team. The appointment took effect from 1 September 2023.
Most recently Oberholzer held the position of Group Chief Operations Officer at Eskom and he has a wealth of experience that he will share in his new role as Chairman of Mulilo. He is recognised globally for his leadership capabilities and his commitment to fostering positive change within the energy industry. His strategic vision aligns with Mulilo’s mission to bring large-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects into operation in South Africa.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jan Oberholzer as our new chairman,” said Johnny Cullum, CEO of Mulilo. “His deep understanding of the South African energy industry, combined with his passion for contributing to South Africa’s growth and just energy transition through the rollout of power generation projects, makes him the ideal leader to guide our company’s strategic direction. Under his guidance, we are confident in our ability to accelerate our contributions to a cleaner, more sustainable future, underpinning economic and just growth for all South Africans. Over the next five years, we aim to develop, own and operate 5 GW of wind, solar and battery storage projects. This, certainly, promises a lot for the future.”
Oberholzer expressed his appreciation and enthusiasm about joining Mulilo, stating, “Mulilo is exactly what the country needs right now – a pivotal organisation investing in long-term diverse and sustainable energy solutions, contributing responsibly and socially to help grow our economy for the betterment of the country’s 61 million people as part of the just transition. Leadership is all about shared vision and responsibility and I would like to assure you that during my tenure, I intend to build on the achievements of my predecessors in office and ensure the energy Mulilo generates helps grow the South African economy through its cost competitiveness.
“I know the assignment is daunting, yet it is exhilarating, and I call on all my Mulilo colleagues to join me to reflect on our past, critically assess the present and look forward to a brighter future with hope and commitment.
“Most importantly, we must acknowledge the contributions of the past chairman whose far-sightedness and courage has ensured that we stand significantly taller today. The solid foundation that has been laid, paves the way for us to build on his successes. I am truly honoured to serve this remarkable organisation as its chairman and look forward to this new and exciting chapter with gratitude.”
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