Vivo Energy Namibia names Johan Grobbelaar as MD
He most recently served as vice-president for Specialties at Vivo Energy from 2023.
Vivo Energy Namibia has appointed Johan Grobbelaar as its new managing director, effective 1 December 2025.
Grobbelaar, a Namibian citizen, brings more than 25 years’ experience spanning general management, business development, and sales and marketing across the FMCG sector and downstream fuel marketing in southern and east Africa.
He most recently served as vice-president for Specialties at Vivo Energy from 2023, overseeing and supporting LPG, aviation, marine and chemicals projects across 28 African markets, according to the company. Before that, he held managing director roles in Vivo Energy operational units in Uganda, Zimbabwe and Namibia, positions that involved leading businesses in varied regulatory and commercial environments.
Prior to joining Vivo Energy in 2013, Grobbelaar spent about 13 years with British American Tobacco, where he held senior management posts in Namibia and Zambia, the company said.
Grobbelaar said he was “honoured” to return to Namibia and aimed to work with staff and stakeholders to “drive innovation and operational excellence” across the downstream business.
