Renewable energy developer Mulilo Energy has chosen Jan Jurie Fourie, former Scatec executive VP, to take over as CEO from the departing Johnny Cullum in May.
Cullum, who has been CEO since Mulilo’s inception in 2008, attributes the company’s success to its dedicated team. While stepping down as CEO, Cullum will continue as a board member and retain his shareholding.
Mulilo Energy, specializing in onshore wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage systems, aims to offer cost-effective energy solutions for local economic development and social upliftment in South Africa.
The company has completed 420 MW of solar PV and onshore wind projects, with an additional 1,087 MW in progress. In July, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) acquired Mulilo, and Cullum expressed confidence in Jan Fourie’s ability to lead the company toward its ambitious five-year growth target of 5 GW of renewables.
Jan Fourie expressed enthusiasm for the role, emphasizing the importance of clean, reliable energy for millions. Under Johnny’s guidance since 2009, Mulilo has evolved into a significant player in delivering sustainable electricity to South Africa.
Jan Oberholzer, Mulilo’s chairperson, extended gratitude to Johnny for his dedication and leadership, expressing confidence that Jan Fourie will build on the company’s foundation and contribute substantially to the country’s economy and people.
CIP partner Robert Helms welcomed Fourie, expressing certainty in maintaining the positive trajectory and fulfilling Mulilo’s goals in contributing to the green transition, local growth, and job creation in South Africa.
