Pierre Venter

Professor
Pierre Venter
PredecessorJan Thomas
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of the Free State (BSc, BSc Hons, PhD)
Academic work
DisciplineMicrobiology, food safety science
InstitutionsFonterra 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.