About this Event
This fireside talk explores **Adaptive Leadership in a Fragmenting World** through the lived experience of André de Ruyter, former CEO of Africa’s largest electricity utility. In an era marked by political volatility, energy insecurity, and institutional strain, de Ruyter reflects on what it means to lead when systems are under pressure and certainty is in short supply. Drawing from his tenure at the helm of a critical national asset, he offers an unvarnished view of decision-making amid crisis, reform, and relentless public scrutiny.
The conversation also traces de Ruyter’s personal and professional evolution—from “oil-man” to “green-man”—and what that transition reveals about adaptability, courage, and long-term thinking in a rapidly changing energy landscape. Blending strategic insight with hard-won lessons, this discussion will surface practical perspectives on navigating tumult, leading despite fragmentation, and aligning purpose with pragmatism when the stakes could not be higher.
The Speakers
André de Ruyter, former CEO, Eskom
Clint Bartlett, Executive in Residence, Saïd Business School
Juliane Reinecke, Professor of Management Studies, Saïd Business School
Event Schedule
- 13:00 - Onsite check-in opens, tea/coffee avilable
- 13:30 - Talk commences
- 14:30 - Talk concludes
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saïd Business School - Park End Street, Park End Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
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