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Peter Robb
2026
2026

Peter Robb

Group CIO
Omnia Holdings
South Africa

Numbers and facts

20+ years of experience in IT
5—10 years of experience as a C-Level/VP in IT
1500+ internal users in the company
Holds an MBA or Executive MBA
Management team of 150+ people
Member of the board of directors or similar body of the company
Comprehensive digital transformation of the company to enhance its competitiveness

Brief Biography

A seasoned business leader with a successful track record in spearheading complex business and technology transformations across a diverse range of industries and sectors. A strategic technologist, complex problem solver and perpetual learner with an innate curiosity and a deep, residing passion for delivering innovative change with meaningful impact.
As CIO of Omnia Holdings spanning 24 territories, I lead the Group IT strategy, governance, and digital transformation
initiatives across a multinational organization operating in agriculture, mining, and chemicals. My role focuses on optimizing IT investments, enhancing cybersecurity, strengthening governance, and enabling business innovation through technology within the Omnia listed entity.

Achievements

Since joining Omnia Holdings, Peter Robb has transformed IT from a basic operational unit into a strategic, value-driving function with global impact. He refreshed the IT operating model, introduced a team charter, elevated service levels, and embedded IT Service Management to professionalise delivery. Under his leadership, Omnia migrated to a modern ERP, rearchitected its technology stack around Data, Integration, and AI, and resolved longstanding data centre and cybersecurity risks.

Competencies

Experienced Strategist, Visionary Leader, Influential, Communicator, Critical Thinker, Analytical Problem Solver,
Digital Transformation Expert, IT & Business Bridge Builder, Pragmatic innovator, Trusted Advisor, Mentor & Coach, Authentic collaborator, Entrepreneurial Technologist

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