Biographical note

Dr. Klaus North is a leading expert in knowledge management and organizational learning. He was a Professor of International Management at Wiesbaden Business School, Germany, for over 25 years. His current research focuses on knowledge and innovation management, particularly examining how artificial intelligence impacts knowledge work and learning. Dr. North was the founding president of the German Knowledge Management Association and served as the scientific director of the German Knowledge Management Award. He frequently consults with major firms, governments, and international organizations and teaches regularly in business programs worldwide.

Dr. Gita A. Kumta was a faculty member in Information Systems at the School of Business Management, SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (Deemed-to-be-University), Mumbai, India. She specializes in Enterprise Systems and Knowledge Management and is a recognized Research Guide. Dr. Kumta holds a Master's Degree in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, India, and a Doctorate in Management Studies from the University of Mumbai, India. With around 30 years of industry experience, predominantly in business analysis and consultancy in financial systems, she actively participates in discussions on Digital Transformation in industry and government. Dr. Kumta contributes papers at conferences on Knowledge Management, Enterprise Solutions, and E-Governance.