Windhoek, Namibia – 23 December 2025: Vivo Energy Namibia, the marketer and distributor of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in the country, has announced the appointment of Johan Grobbelaar as its new Managing Director, effective 1 December 2025.

A Namibian citizen, Johan brings over 25 years of extensive experience in general management, business development, and sales and marketing across the FMCG sector and downstream fuel marketing in the southern and east African region.

Since 2023, Johan has served as Vice President: Specialties at Vivo Energy, where he managed and supported LPG, Aviation, Marine and Chemicals Projects, across 28 African markets. Prior to this role, he held the position of Managing Director for Vivo Energy Operational Units in Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, demonstrating strong leadership across diverse and complex markets.

Before joining Vivo Energy in 2013, Johan spent approximately thirteen (13) years with British American Tobacco (BAT), holding senior management roles in Namibia and Zambia, further strengthening his commercial and leadership credentials.

Announcing the appointment, Hans Paulsen, Executive Vice President – East Africa, Vivo Energy, expressed confidence in Johan’s leadership, noting that Johan brings extensive industry expertise, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement. He added that Johan’s appointment will play a key role in further strengthening Vivo Energy’s operations in Namibia.

Expressing his appreciation for the appointment, Johan Grobbelaar reaffirmed his commitment to collaboration and growth: “I am honoured to return to Namibia to lead Vivo Energy Namibia, a business that is close to my heart. I look forward to working closely with our talented team and key stakeholders, including industry partners, to drive innovation and operational excellence across the downstream business. Drawing on my experience across multiple sectors and leadership roles, I am confident that together we will further strengthen an already robust organisation and take it to new levels of performance.”