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Brian Molefe is one of the most established South Africans. He has had good breaks in his career that have seen him win several awards. He was appointed as the CEO of Eskom, a position that he served for a few months before he resigned, following a scandal that befell him. |
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'''Brian Molefe''' is a disgraced former business executive at several state-owned enterprises in [[South Africa]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.moneyweb.co.za/archive/brian-molefe-expic-boss-now-transnets-ceo/|title=Brian Molefe, ex-PIC boss, now Transnet’s CEO|date=2011-02-16|work=Moneyweb|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> and was, briefly, a member of Parliament for the ruling [[African National Congress|ANC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pa.org.za/person/brian-molefe/|title=Brian Molefe|website=People's Assembly|access-date=2017-11-28}}</ref> |
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Molefe was named as the CEO of [[Eskom]] in April 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://businesstech.co.za/news/general/85325/why-molefe-was-chosen-to-lead-eskom/|title=Why Molefe was chosen to lead Eskom|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2016 he dramatically resigned from the position after a report found links between him and the [[Gupta family]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesslive.co.za/fm/fm-fox/2016-11-11-brian-molefe-resigns-from-eskom-over-gupta-link-denies-wrongdoing/|title=Brian Molefe resigns from Eskom over Gupta link‚ denies wrongdoing|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> Molefe later received a controversial R30-million payment from the company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2017-07-17-scorpio-the-pension-like-no-other-the-truth-of-brian-molefes-r30m-eskom-golden-handshake-exposed/|title=SCORPIO: The pension like no other – the truth of Brian Molefe’s R30m Eskom ‘golden handshake’ exposed {{!}} Daily Maverick|website=www.dailymaverick.co.za|language=en|access-date=2017-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/energy/2017-10-24-brian-molefe-i-was-a-permanent-employee/|title=Brian Molefe: 'I was a permanent employee'|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> |
Molefe was named as the CEO of [[Eskom]] in April 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://businesstech.co.za/news/general/85325/why-molefe-was-chosen-to-lead-eskom/|title=Why Molefe was chosen to lead Eskom|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2016 he dramatically resigned from the position after a report found links between him and the [[Gupta family]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesslive.co.za/fm/fm-fox/2016-11-11-brian-molefe-resigns-from-eskom-over-gupta-link-denies-wrongdoing/|title=Brian Molefe resigns from Eskom over Gupta link‚ denies wrongdoing|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> Molefe later received a controversial R30-million payment from the company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2017-07-17-scorpio-the-pension-like-no-other-the-truth-of-brian-molefes-r30m-eskom-golden-handshake-exposed/|title=SCORPIO: The pension like no other – the truth of Brian Molefe’s R30m Eskom ‘golden handshake’ exposed {{!}} Daily Maverick|website=www.dailymaverick.co.za|language=en|access-date=2017-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/energy/2017-10-24-brian-molefe-i-was-a-permanent-employee/|title=Brian Molefe: 'I was a permanent employee'|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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He had previously led [[Transnet]] and the Public Investment Corporation<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2011-02-16-molefe-appointed-new-transnet-ceo|title=Molefe appointed new Transnet CEO|last=Reporter|first=Staff|work=The M&G Online|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref> and had held senior positions at the [[National Treasury (South Africa)|National Treasury.]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.za/2017/02/20/the-rise-and-fall-and-rise-again-of-brian-molefe_a_21717584/|title=The Rise And Fall And Rise Again Of Brian Molefe|date=2017-02-20|work=Huffington Post South Africa|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-ZA}}</ref> |
He had previously led [[Transnet]] and the Public Investment Corporation<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2011-02-16-molefe-appointed-new-transnet-ceo|title=Molefe appointed new Transnet CEO|last=Reporter|first=Staff|work=The M&G Online|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref> and had held senior positions at the [[National Treasury (South Africa)|National Treasury.]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.za/2017/02/20/the-rise-and-fall-and-rise-again-of-brian-molefe_a_21717584/|title=The Rise And Fall And Rise Again Of Brian Molefe|date=2017-02-20|work=Huffington Post South Africa|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en-ZA}}</ref> |
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In January 2017 Molefe was sworn in as a member of Parliament.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ewn.co.za/2017/02/23/no-warm-welcome-for-brian-molefe-in-parliament|title=No warm welcome for Brian Molefe in Parliament|last=Koyana|first=Xolani|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref> He resigned from the legislature in May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/parly-confirms-brian-molefes-resignation-as-mp-9079507|title=Parly confirms Brian Molefe's resignation as MP {{!}} IOL News|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/1511791/brian-molefe-quits-mp/|title=Brian Molefe quits as MP|last=ANA|work=The Citizen|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref> In late 2017, Molefe was briefly appointed as a military officer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/brian-molefe-joins-the-army-20171119-2|title=Brian Molefe joins the army|work=News24|access-date=2017-11-28}}</ref><ref>{[cite web|title=Molefe’s military career on hold|date=11 February 2018|first=Erika|last=Gibson|publisher=City Press|url=https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/molefes-military-career-on-hold-20180210 |
In January 2017 Molefe was sworn in as a member of Parliament.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ewn.co.za/2017/02/23/no-warm-welcome-for-brian-molefe-in-parliament|title=No warm welcome for Brian Molefe in Parliament|last=Koyana|first=Xolani|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref> He resigned from the legislature in May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/parly-confirms-brian-molefes-resignation-as-mp-9079507|title=Parly confirms Brian Molefe's resignation as MP {{!}} IOL News|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/1511791/brian-molefe-quits-mp/|title=Brian Molefe quits as MP|last=ANA|work=The Citizen|access-date=2017-11-28|language=en}}</ref> In late 2017, Molefe was briefly appointed as a military officer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/brian-molefe-joins-the-army-20171119-2|title=Brian Molefe joins the army|work=News24|access-date=2017-11-28}}</ref><ref>{[cite web|title=Molefe’s military career on hold|date=11 February 2018|first=Erika|last=Gibson|publisher=City Press|url=https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/molefes-military-career-on-hold-20180210%7Caccessdate=7<nowiki> January 2019}}</nowiki></ref> |
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Brian Molefe has had several careers. He served in the country's military, and he also has a significant spot in the country's list of entrepreneurs. He has received accolades during his reign as the business executive of several state-owned-enterprises. He was appointed as the CEO of Eskom, where he served for one year and seven months before he resigned. Read more: <nowiki>https://briefly.co.za/28333-brian-molefe-biography-qualifications-age-salary-awards-education-family-net-worth.html</nowiki> |
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== Brian Molefe Educational Qualifications == |
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* University of South Africa (South Africa) – Bachelor of Commerce |
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* University of London (United Kingdom) – Postgraduate Diploma – Economics |
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* University of South Africa (South Africa)- Masters – Business Leadership |
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* Harvard Business School (Boston, United States of America – Completed 2006) – Advanced Management Program |
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== Awards == |
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* Institutional Investor for the year (2008) – Awarded by Africa Investor Investments Awards |
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* Empowerment Leadership Award (2007) – Awarded by Wits Business School/Barloworld Empowerment Awards |
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* Newsmaker of the year (2006) – Awarded by Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals |
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* Investment specialist of the year (2004) – Awarded by Black Business Quarterly |
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* Financial services achiever of the year (2003) – Awarded by the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals |
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Revision as of 20:24, 28 May 2019
Brian Molefe is one of the most established South Africans. He has had good breaks in his career that have seen him win several awards. He was appointed as the CEO of Eskom, a position that he served for a few months before he resigned, following a scandal that befell him.
Molefe was named as the CEO of Eskom in April 2015.[1] In November 2016 he dramatically resigned from the position after a report found links between him and the Gupta family.[2] Molefe later received a controversial R30-million payment from the company.[3][4]
He had previously led Transnet and the Public Investment Corporation[5] and had held senior positions at the National Treasury.[6]
In January 2017 Molefe was sworn in as a member of Parliament.[7] He resigned from the legislature in May 2017.[8][9] In late 2017, Molefe was briefly appointed as a military officer.[10][11]
Brian Molefe has had several careers. He served in the country's military, and he also has a significant spot in the country's list of entrepreneurs. He has received accolades during his reign as the business executive of several state-owned-enterprises. He was appointed as the CEO of Eskom, where he served for one year and seven months before he resigned. Read more: https://briefly.co.za/28333-brian-molefe-biography-qualifications-age-salary-awards-education-family-net-worth.html
Brian Molefe Educational Qualifications
- University of South Africa (South Africa) – Bachelor of Commerce
- University of London (United Kingdom) – Postgraduate Diploma – Economics
- University of South Africa (South Africa)- Masters – Business Leadership
- Harvard Business School (Boston, United States of America – Completed 2006) – Advanced Management Program
Awards
- Institutional Investor for the year (2008) – Awarded by Africa Investor Investments Awards
- Empowerment Leadership Award (2007) – Awarded by Wits Business School/Barloworld Empowerment Awards
- Newsmaker of the year (2006) – Awarded by Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals
- Investment specialist of the year (2004) – Awarded by Black Business Quarterly
- Financial services achiever of the year (2003) – Awarded by the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals
References
- ^ "Why Molefe was chosen to lead Eskom". Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ "Brian Molefe resigns from Eskom over Gupta link‚ denies wrongdoing". Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ "SCORPIO: The pension like no other – the truth of Brian Molefe's R30m Eskom 'golden handshake' exposed | Daily Maverick". www.dailymaverick.co.za. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ "Brian Molefe: 'I was a permanent employee'". Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ Reporter, Staff. "Molefe appointed new Transnet CEO". The M&G Online. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ "The Rise And Fall And Rise Again Of Brian Molefe". Huffington Post South Africa. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ Koyana, Xolani. "No warm welcome for Brian Molefe in Parliament". Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ "Parly confirms Brian Molefe's resignation as MP | IOL News". Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ ANA. "Brian Molefe quits as MP". The Citizen. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ "Brian Molefe joins the army". News24. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ {[cite web|title=Molefe’s military career on hold|date=11 February 2018|first=Erika|last=Gibson|publisher=City Press|url=https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/molefes-military-career-on-hold-20180210%7Caccessdate=7 January 2019}}