Corobrik Welcomes Dean Thompson as Chief Executive Officer

Corobrik is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Thompson as Chief Executive Officer. Dean joins Corobrik at an important stage in its growth, bringing extensive leadership experience and a strong track record in executive management.

Founded in 1902, Corobrik is South Africa’s leading clay face brick and paving manufacturer, with a focus on innovation, quality, and enduring design. Operating 18 Sales Centres, 9 factories, and 3 Regional Offices, Corobrik provides solutions that shape homes, communities, and landscapes across Southern Africa.

Dean is a Chartered Accountant with significant executive experience in senior leadership roles. His career spans strategic leadership, operational management, and organisational transformation, delivering measurable results in complex business environments. Under Dean’s leadership, Corobrik will continue to strengthen its position as a market leader while driving sustainable growth and operational excellence across all areas of the business.

“I am very excited to be joining the Corobrik team and embarking on this new chapter together,” says Dean Thompson. “Corobrik is ideally positioned to play a meaningful role in addressing South Africa’s growing infrastructure and development needs. With a growing population and evolving economy, we remain focused on delivering innovative, high-quality and cost-effective clay face brick and paving solutions that will help shape South Africa.”

— Dean Thompson, CEO

We warmly welcome Dean to Corobrik and look forward to seeing his leadership drive continued innovation and impact across the business.