Kayema Energy Solutions Confirm Appointment of New Managing Director

Kayema Energy Solutions has announced the appointment of Dr Dino Petrarolo as Managing Director of Kayema Energy Solutions (PTY) Ltd effective from May 1st 2011; he will be based in Johannesburg.
Prior to joining Kayema, Dr Petrarolo was Managing Director of Shatterprufe a division of PG Group with revenues of more than R1 bn and 1,500 employees. Before joining PG Group, Dr Petrarolo held various roles at SABMiller plc over more than ten years ending up as Global Head of Manufacturing Development. Dr Petrarolo also worked previously at Price Waterhouse and the Highveld Steel and Vanadium Group. Dr Petrarolo has a PhD and MSc in Industrial Engineering, as well as a BSc Computer Science.
Daniel Schwab, Founder and previously Managing Director at Kayema Energy Solutions (PTY) Ltd. will continue as Director and President of the Kayema Group, supporting the new Managing Director to build the business and develop new opportunities for the Group.
Commenting on Dr Petrarolo’s appointment as the new Managing Director, Schwab said “I am looking forward to working with Dino to further grow the business on the foundation that has been put in place over the past three years. Dino is a person of high integrity and a consummate professional who is passionate about the need for renewable energy in Southern Africa”.
Chairman of Kayema, Mr Craig Lyons further added “Kayema has gone through a significant growth spurt over the past three years. On behalf of the board I would like to thank Daniel for his hard work and efforts during the critical start up phase of the business. Dr Dino Petrarolo is perfectly suited to take Kayema to the next level as a leading renewable energy service provider in Southern Africa and the board and I are looking forward to working with Dino to make this happen”.
About Kayema Energy Solutions (PTY) Ltd.
Kayema Energy Solutions is a leading integrator of solar energy systems in Africa. The company has a dedicated team of internationally renowned solar energy engineers and offers several renewable energy solutions for utility, domestic and commercial clients in South Africa and several other countries on the African continent. Kayema is one of the most experienced suppliers of solar water heating and sustainable energy systems in Africa receiving the award for “2010 Energy Company of the Year” by the South African Association for Energy Efficiency. For more information www.kayema.co.za

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