Kobus Gertenbach

Chief Executive Officer, Premier

Kobus Gertenbach is Chief Executive Officer of Premier, in the role since April 2021.

Premier Group is a JSE-listed South African food manufacturer whose brands include Blue Ribbon. In March 2026 it completed the R6.5 billion acquisition of RFG Holdings, and it reported FY2026 revenue of R21.2 billion.

In the job

  1. Premier FMCG named CFO Kobus Gertenbach to succeed Tjaart Kruger as chief executive. Source

  2. Premier completed its R6.5 billion share-swap acquisition of RFG Holdings, adding brands such as Rhodes Quality, Bull Brand and Mama's Pies. Source

  3. Premier reported FY2026 revenue up 6.6% to R21.2 billion and operating profit up 23.2% to R2.4 billion. Source

Career before

  1. Investment team member, Brait
  2. Restructuring, turnaround and consulting roles, United States
  3. 2011-2021Chief financial officer, Premier FMCG

Sources

  1. businesstech.co.za
  2. ewn.co.za
  3. foodbusinessmea.com

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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