# Event Details - **Event Name**: Distinguished Speaker Seminar: André de Ruyter - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Speaking truth to power - unpacking André de Ruyter’s journey leading Africa’s largest utilityAbout this EventThis 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 SpeakersAndré de Ruyter, former CEO, EskomClint Bartlett, Executive in Residence, Saïd Business SchoolJuliane Reinecke, Professor of Management Studies, Saïd Business SchoolEvent Schedule13:00 - Onsite check-in opens, tea/coffee avilable13:30 - Talk commences14:30 - Talk concludesPlease note there are TWO stages to complete your registration.About the event• The lecture is open for anyone to attend (over 18s only).• In person seats are limited and tickets are non-transferable therefore registration is essential. Please use the Register button above to confirm your attendance.• Please note we have to oversubscribe events due to the Oxford dropout rate. 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