At Pragma, our roots are deeply embedded in engineering consulting. We are proud to be a South African-based enterprise asset management company gaining global recognition. Our growth and success are driven by our targeted software platform, designed to compete with international giants.
Our newly appointed CEO, Scott Gibson, brings a wealth of experience to Pragma. With a proven track record, he has led Dimension Data’s global digital practice and served as CEO of the Britehouse Group. Scott’s vision for Pragma is clear: “Pragma’s roots are in engineering consulting solutions. With over 200 engineers dedicated to enterprise asset management, Pragma’s software competes comfortably with the world’s top brands, such as SAP, Maximo, and IFS Ultimo. I plan to use my experience growing software businesses to help Pragma achieve its international expansion goals.”
Our flagship software platform, On Key, is a testament to our engineering expertise. Designed by engineers for engineers, On Key has been used by a multinational food packaging and processing company for over 14 years, generating over 2.7 million work orders to maintain their assets in 172 countries. Other large operations relying on Pragma’s platform and services include Tetra Pak, Shell, Astron, Bell, Fair Cape Dairies, and Massmart.
Scott Gibson, a seasoned angel and later-stage investor in niche tech, joined Pragma guided by his investment criteria. “The business owns its intellectual property and appeals to a defined niche. My experience has shown that clients buy business outcomes, not software. On Key delivers against this mandate, and when combined with the deep subject matter expertise within the business, I believe that Pragma has a compelling local and global offering. It’s also a particularly agile business with a great client-centric culture,” he says.
Scott plans to improve the ratio of people-focused versus platform-based revenue. “While our people will always be a key driver of our success, we are looking for innovative ways to grow revenue using our in-house developed platform.”
Our co-founder and outgoing CEO, Adriaan Scheeres, who led the Pragma Group for 34 years, will remain a shareholder and member of the board. Adriaan expresses his confidence in Scott’s leadership: “Scott is the ideal person to lead the business into its next growth phase.”
With Pragma, you can expect a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a client-centric approach that drives global success.
