The Team
Meet the Global Team
NBI Team Members
Global LEadership Team
Managing Partners
Dr. Tony Hacking
Managing Director
Tony Hacking is a Social-Organizational Psychologist, a Managing Partner of Global Insights Consulting and www.NBIAssessments.com, and a Master NBI Practitioner and Certification Trainer. Tony has more than 20 years of experience providing consulting, coaching, training and facilitation services to leading companies in 30+ countries around the globe. He specializes in team and leadership development with a focus on cross-functional teams. He earned his PhD from Columbia University and is the author of numerous peer reviewed journal articles and white papers.
Dr. Krister Lowe
Managing Partner
Krister Lowe is a Social-Organizational Psychologist, a Managing Partner of Global Insights Consulting and www.NBIAssessments.com, and a Master NBI Practitioner and Certification Trainer. Krister has more than 20 years of experience providing consulting, coaching, training and facilitation services to leading companies in 30+ countries around the globe. He specializes in team effectiveness with a focus on senior leadership teams. He earned his PhD from Columbia University and is the author of numerous peer reviewed journal articles and white papers.
Senior Advisors
DR. KOBUS NEETHLING
Senior advisor
Dr. Kobus Neethling is the inventor of the Neethling Brain Instrument suite of tools, the founder-owner of the Kobus Neethling Group and the President of the South Africa Creativity Foundation. He has demonstrated history of working in the professional training & coaching industry. He has extensive experience working in Nonprofit Organizations, Executive Development, Business Planning, Career Development, and Coaching. He holds multiple advanced degrees including MA, MEd, EDD, Post-Phd focused in Psychology, Didactics, Creativity, and Innovation from the Universities of Cape Town, Potchefstroom, and the University of Georgia.
AnneMarie Burger
Senior advisor
Annemarie Burger founded Solutionsfinding with Dr Kobus Neethling in 2000. Having trained originally as a computer programmer she was instrumental in designing the current NBI profile system. She was involved in the senior management of Solutionsfinding for 20 years and, together with Dr Neethling, played an important role in the negotiations to establish the NBI internationally. Annemarie holds an MBA and has served as the project manager for the personalized NBI reports.
Heinz Neethling
Senior advisor
Heinz Neethling is a senior facilitator and consultant at the Kobus Neethling Group (KNG). Heinz is also the COO at the Applied Creativity Institute for applied creative business development. Heinz is also a shareholder and master trainer at SolutionsFinding, facilitating practitioner training both locally and internationally on the NBI battery of thinking instruments. Heinz holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing) and a postgraduate degree, a MA in Leadership and Organization Studies, he is also a PhD candidate in Leadership and Organization studies at the University of Southern Maine. As a consultant and trainer for KNG, Heinz’s areas of specialisation include training, coaching, business development, facilitation, and conflict resolution. Internationally, he has trained, facilitated workshops, and presented numerous projects.
NBI Team Members
NBI Global Agents
Americas
Rejane Guerreiro, MA
Brazil
Rejane Guerreiro, is a Brazilian Psychologist and Master NBI® Practitioner. She established the Being NeuroCreative Center in New York in 2002, and expanded it to Atlanta in 2020. With over 25 years of experience, Rejane specializes in coaching, mentoring, and training for Brazilians abroad, facilitating their personal and professional development. She holds a Master’s degree in NeuroLeadership from Middlesex University, and she is the creator of the SCRIPT Model® which is available through her signature “NeuroCoaching” Cognitive-Behavioral Program.
Dr. Tony Hacking
USA
Dr. Krister Lowe
USA
Middle East
Dr. Sweta Adatia, MD
Dubai
Dr. Sweta Adatia is a dynamic, accomplished neurologist leading the Neurology Department at Gargash Hospital in the UAE. With eight years of experience in the region, she previously served as the Medical Director of RAK Hospital for close to 4 years. Dr. Adatia completed her medical degree in Mumbai, India, followed by a paralytic stroke fellowship in Calgary, Canada. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, USA, and holds an impressive 13 Gold medals in various subjects. She is a master trainer in the NBI suite of assessments and has worked across three continents – Asia, Africa, and North America. Her innovative work extends to mapping high achievers’ brains through her Limitless Brain Lab in Dubai, utilizing AI algorithms to analyze success factors. She has built AI algorithms for mapping the brain’s function for optimizing and upgrading the brain health and peak performance. Her dedication to mastering diverse fields beyond medicine & neurology exemplifies her commitment to holistic well-being and innovation in healthcare.
As the founder of the neuromeric assessment program “Future Ready Now,” , Dr. Adatia empowers the next generation to map their brains for informed career decisions. Her book on this subject has achieved global bestseller status on Amazon. A sought-after keynote speaker, she has delivered a TEDx talk on the impact of storytelling on the brain and conducted more than 500 seminars on Neuroscience based topics bridging science and spirituality, Neuro parenting, Illness to Wellness and neuroscience for daily life. Dr Adatia lives in Dubai and has a collaborative lab in Cambridge and USA.
Europe
Mag. SABINE KAINZ
Austria
Mag. Sabine Kainz holds a degree in Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business. She is a certified international coach, NLP Master Trainer, and NBI Master Trainer. Sabine is the founder and CEO of HAC Human Asset Consulting ([www.hac.at](http://www.hac.at)), a consultancy firm established in 1998 that supports leading national and international companies in strategic human resources.
With over 26 years of experience as a consultant, C-level coach, trainer, and master trainer, Sabine, has been a successful entrepreneur. As a resilience consultant, she has developed several training programs and online webinars. Additionally, she has trained NBI practitioners in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
MO DECKERS, MA
Belgium
Mo Deckers has been an NBI agent for Belgium, Luxembourg, and France since 2012. She is an industrial psychologist and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economic Sciences. She is also a Master NBI Practitioner and a Certified Trainer/Facilitator. Additionally, she is a Master Coach and Burnout Coach. For over 25 years, she has worked as a coach, consultant, assessor, and facilitator for small and medium-sized businesses and organizations both domestically and internationally. She specializes in career guidance, leadership training, creative thinking, communication, assessment centers, team coaching, career coaching, and burnout prevention.
Ingvar Jónsson, MBA
Iceland
Ingvar, is a seasoned NBI Consultant and executive coach with extensive experience in leadership development and organizational transformation. With a background in International Marketing and an MBA, Ingvar specializes in enhancing cognitive and emotional intelligence through tailored coaching strategies. As an author and speaker, he has contributed to the field with publications such as “The Whole Brain Leader” and “Change – The Future of Leadership” which focus on holistic leadership and personal development. Ingvar is recognized for his ability to guide individuals and teams to unlock their full potential, leveraging the NBI methodology to foster self-awareness and growth.
Djordje Maricic
Serbia
Founder of Maverick Consulting.
Djordje Maricic, a seasoned Communication Expert and NBI Master Trainer, is passionate about helping organizations achieve extraordinary results. With a proven track record of driving innovation and enhancing collaboration, Djordje has empowered teams in over 20 countries to think bigger, communicate clearer, and achieve more.
As the pioneer NBI in Southeast Europe, Djordje brings a unique perspective and expertise to his work with organizations helping to harness the power of whole mind thinking to boost productivity, foster creativity, and build high-performing teams.
Djordje is a graduate of Bethel College, North Newton, KS and is responsible for certifying and supporting NBI Practitioners in more than 20 European countries.
Europe
Makheni Zonneveld
Netherlands
Makheni is a master practitioner and co-owner of the Dutch NBI® agency. She applies the method in face to face and virtual coaching and in facilitation of workshops on topics such as workplace leadership and team effectiveness. She is also a professional speaker and has 25 years experience in offering these services. She is the Author of a wellness book titled ‘Healthier and Slimmer’ / ‘Gezonder en Slanker’.
KOEN ZONNEVELD MSc
Netherlands
Koen,is the founder and master practitioner and certification trainer of the Dutch NBI® agency: Breinvoorkeuren NBI®: www.breinvoorkeuren.nl
Koen has over 30 years of experience in consulting, training and facilitation services. He specializes in works council and health and safety training and coaching. He earned his MSc in occupational health and safety from the University of Amsterdam.
Cristina Moura
Portugal
Cristina is a managing partner of Machado & Valverde Lda and NBI® Master Practitioner and Certification Trainer at https://mind-set.pt and https://orientacao-vocacional.pt. Cristina has worked with the NBI® suite of assessments since 2007 with both individuals and teams. Her passion is vocational guidance. She studied Marketing at the European University and Psychology at Universidade de Lisboa.
Neil France
UK
Neil is a Master Practitioner in the NBI suite of assessments and has been running Genesis Business Services with a variety of expert associates for over 25 years. He has worked extensively around the world with Sales, Customer service and Operations teams in companies such as ION analytics, Deutsche Boerse, knoell, United Trust Bank, Celgene, Roche, Alcan, Volvo Construction Equipment, Qatar Development Bank, Arab Banking Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Pasha Bank, National Australia Group, Barclays, Bank of Ireland and John Charcol amongst others. Projects include the design, delivery and implementation of training and coaching programmes to reinforce and integrate the soft skills into everyday behaviours.
Asia Pacific
CHERYL GOSS
AUSTRALIA
For almost 20 years Whole Brain Thinking Pty Ltd has operated as a principal, International distributor of the Neethling Brain Instruments (NBI™) and associated materials and support services throughout Australia, New Zealand and the whole of Asia. The initial distribution agreement for this part of the World was established by Kobus Neethling and Ken Wall and is currently owned and run by Cheryl Goss (CEO). Whole Brain Thinking Pty Ltd was established to focus exclusively on the marketing, distribution and support of the NBI™ in the region.
Africa
HEINZ NEETHLING
SOUTH AFRICA
Heinz Neethling is a senior trainer and consultant at the Kobus Neethling group. Heinz is also the COO at the Applied Creativity Institute for applied creative business development. Heinz is also a shareholder and master trainer at SolutionsFinding, facilitating practitioner training both locally and internationally on the NBI battery of thinking instruments. Heinz holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing) and a postgraduate degree, a MA in Leadership and Organization Studies, he is also a PhD student in Leadership and Organization studies at the University of Southern Maine. As a consultant and trainer for KNG, Heinz’s areas of specialisation include training, coaching, business development, facilitation, and conflict resolution. Internationally, he has trained, facilitated workshops, and presented project.
Global NBI Practitioner Network
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