Gerhard Kriel, CEO of AgriBusiness Network (Pty) Ltd
Gerhard Kriel, CEO of AgriBusiness Network (Pty) Ltd, is the visionary behind CoolMilk.
A qualified Dairy Scientist with a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) in Strategy, Marketing, and Investment Analysis, Gerhard brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic insight to South Africa’s agricultural landscape
With over 30 years of experience in food production, farmer development, and business transformation, he has dedicated his career to building real, scalable solutions for rural communities. Gerhard believes that innovation must serve people — not just profit — and that sustainable agriculture begins with empowering those closest to the land.
Through CoolMilk, he’s turning that belief into action: helping cow owners become dairy farmers, preserving milk quality with patented solar technology, and aligning with national goals for food security and inclusive growth. His leadership is rooted in deep industry knowledge and a heartfelt commitment to uplifting communities — one cow, one litre, one farmer at a time.
