Shane Hewson

Co-founder of Qual IT (sold to Planit 2022); currently self-employed
Self-employed
New Zealand

Testing Practice & Leadership

Why they're in the Luvo 100

Qual IT ran graduate testing intakes that brought new people into the profession in New Zealand, and grew into one of the country's substantial assurance practices before its 2022 sale to Planit. Hewson's contribution is in building that capability and pipeline.

Career highlights

Co-founded Qual IT in Wellington in 2004
Grew Qual IT to around 250 people with graduate testing intakes
Qual IT sold to Planit in 2022