Otto is the founder of QBIT with Karin, and its principle thought leader. Prior to furthering his studies in the humanities at Buffalo State University (USA), he obtained a B.Comm (Accounting) degree, B.Comm Honours in Information Systems and a Masters in Information Sciences at the University of Pretoria. Over the past 16 years Otto has focused on the potential for the Human Capital function to become a strategic business partner, and specifically the role that data and technology plays in this process. He has had the opportunity to explore this in interim executive management positions at Old Mutual and Medscheme and in key assignments at several national and multi-national companies. The development of QBIT’s thinking frameworks, solutions and products in essence reflect his thinking, and he remains actively involved in the on-going refinement of these. He has published several articles and is frequently invited to present at international and local conferences on topical matters in Human Capital. Otto is also currently spearheading QBIT’s footprint in Europe.

Prior to being appointed as the CEO, Karin was the Finance Director for QBIT, and is a founding member of the company. She holds a B.Comm from what was previously known as Rand Afrikaans University, and an MBA from Stellenbosch University. Her thesis focused on using the People Capability Maturity Model as a systemic approach to knowledge management in a Human Resources division. Karin has extensive experience in the Financial Services industry. This experience, coupled with her business acumen and astute financial management has won the respect of all who deal with her, and her engaging, disciplined, no nonsense approach to managing QBIT has contributed significantly to a highly successful and rapidly growing business.