Our story
From bold idea to global impact
In the summer of 2011, Bart Van Acker took a bold step and founded QbD Group. With his bioengineering background and extensive experience in IT consultancy, Bart understood the market's needs and seized the opportunity.
Joining forces with Albert Verschoor, Bart established key contacts leading to their first projects. Today, QbD Group continues to serve some of the clients they originally engaged with back then!
Growing markets
Expanding across Europe and beyond
Albert's Dutch background facilitated the official launch of QbD Netherlands in 2013, allowing Bart to concentrate on Belgium while Albert focused on the Dutch market.
In 2016, QbD Group expanded internationally with the launch of QbD Spain in Barcelona, followed by the acquisition of BPF and the opening of QbD Mexico.
Recognizing the high costs of quality control software, QbD Group developed an affordable SaaS-based solution in 2017, the only validated option on the market. The momentum continued with new offices in Colombia, California, and Wallonia.
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Our journey
Key milestones
Team QbD
700+ employees
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Rescop
Team QbD
700+ employees
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SciencePharma
Office
Spain
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Michor, Azierta
Office
Switzerland, UK
Team QbD
450+ employees
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Turnstone, Eudrac Ltd., Monkeys Not Donkeys
Team QbD
400+ employees
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Quercus, Qarad, Health To Market
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250+ employees
Office
Chile
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Persomed, Simabs, TRIUM
Office
France
Office
Colombia & Wallonia (Belgium)
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100+ employees
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Scilife, Antleron, QPRO
Partnerships
Board member Flanders.bio
Office
Spain & Mexico
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50+ employees
Partnerships
Board member ISPE Belgium, BPF
PILS
Partnerships
Office
The Netherlands
Office
Belgium, Flanders
Founded
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Leadership
Meet our founders
At the heart of QbD Group are our visionary founders, whose passion and dedication laid the foundation for the company's success.
Bart Van Acker holds a degree in bioengineering and began his career as a validation engineer at Alcon-Couvreur in 2003. In 2011, Bart founded QbD Group, which has since grown to employ over 600 professionals across multiple international locations.
"As a smaller company, our strength lies in our focus and agility. Every dollar earned is reinvested into our staff, organization, and client solutions."
Albert Verschoor
Founder and Managing Director (in memoriam)
Albert Verschoor led QbD Netherlands from its inception. His background in psychology and IT, combined with his extensive experience in consulting and sales, shaped his impactful role. Albert's leadership, vision, and dedication were pivotal to QbD Group's success.
"QbD Group plays a crucial role in these changes, adding significant value to the process and contributing to products that improve lives."
Elly De Bruyn joined the QbDream in 2013. As a key part of QbD Group, Elly focuses on talent acquisition, development, and resource management under the 'Hire Results' philosophy.
"Getting things done by going the extra mile and setting the bar high creates a sense of fulfillment. Partnering with colleagues leads to happiness and joy at work."
Martijn graduated as a bio-engineer from KU Leuven. In 2011 he joined forces with Bart and Albert to grow QbD Group. Today he serves as Chief Innovation Officer, leading government-funded grants and innovation initiatives.
"True innovation thrives not in isolation, but through collaboration."
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