Vivo Energy Uganda appoints new managing director

This appointment follows the leadership of the company by Gilbert Assi over the past four years.

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Vivo Energy Uganda has appointed Johan Grobbelaar to be its new Managing Director. This appointment follows the leadership of the company by Gilbert Assi over the past four years, who has been appointed Managing Director of Vivo Energy Guinea.

Shell is the company that distributes and markets Shell branded fuels and lubricants.

Johan joined the Vivo Energy Group in 2013, and was most recently Regional Project Manager. He was previously Managing Director, Vivo Energy Zimbabwe and prior to that Managing Director, Vivo Energy Namibia.

“I welcome Johan to Uganda and I have no doubt that his vast experience will be of great benefit to our business in Uganda as we continue to deliver the best product and services to our customers,” said Hans Paulsen, Vivo Energy Group Executive.

“I am very excited about joining Vivo Energy Uganda and continuing to grow the business.  The team has delivered innovative solutions to customers in the country, and we will continue to push the boundary to delight our Retail and Commercial customers in the months and years to come,” Johan added.

Vivo Energy now operates over 160 Shell service stations in Uganda.