Thozama Gangi

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Thozama Gangi
Born
NationalitySouth African
CitizenshipSouth 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)
OccupationCorporate executive
Years active2001 — present
Known forProfessional 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]

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Background and education

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

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

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]

List of EGADAU Member Organizations
RankMemberGeneration (G)
Distribution (D)
Notes
1 Umeme Limited
D
[3]
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]
7Jacobsen Elektro Uganda Limited
G
[3]
8Kalangala Infrastructure Services
G
[3]
9 West Nile Rural Electrification Company
G & D
[3]
10 Kakira Sugar Works
G
[3]
11Xsabo Group
G
[3]
12Berkeley Energy
G
[3]
13Hydromaxx
G
[3]
14 Electromaxx
G
[3]
15Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Uganda (CIG Uganda).
Technical Assistance
[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Thozama Gangi; Eskom Uganda: Ms Thozama Gangi Has Been With Eskom South Africa For 14 Years". Dokumen.tips. 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  2. Eskom Uganda (2015). "Ms. Thozama Gangi: Managing Director". Jinja, Uganda: Eskom Uganda Limited . Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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.