Pierre Venter
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PredecessorJan Thomas
Alma materUniversity of the Free State (BSc, BSc Hons, PhD)
DisciplineMicrobiology, food safety science
InstitutionsFonterra Co-operative Group, Massey University
Professor Pierre Venter | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Jan Thomas |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of the Free State (BSc, BSc Hons, PhD) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Microbiology, food safety science |
| Institutions | Fonterra Co-operative Group, Massey University |
Pierre Venter is a South African–New Zealand academic and university administrator. He was appointed vice-chancellor of Massey University with effect from 2 February 2026.[1][2]
Venter studied at the University of the Free State, graduating with a BSc, a BSc (Hons) in microbiology, and a PhD in microbiology.[1]
