Johan Grobbelaar named new Vivo Energy Uganda Managing Director

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Vivo Energy Uganda, the parent company of Shell-branded fuel and lubricants has appointed Mr. Johan Grobbelaar as its new Managing Director.

Grobbelaar’s appointment follows the successful leadership of the company by Gilbert Assi over the past four years, who has since been appointed Managing Director of Vivo Energy Guinea.

Grobbelaar 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. Since joining the Group he has been instrumental in driving growth.

Commenting on the new appointments, Hans Paulsen, Vivo Energy Group Executive Vice President for East & Southern Africa said: “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”

Grobbelaar on his appointment said: “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.”