IFS Executive and Leadership Team

Brian Zacker, the Chief Financial Officer, IFS (North America) at IFS, directs the financial strategy and fiscal operations for the North American region. Overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, Zacker ensures that the company maintains a strong financial foundation to support its growth in the industrial software market. The Chief Financial Officer, IFS (North America) drives the allocation of resources to maximize operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives. Brian Zacker collaborates with regional leadership to monitor financial performance and mitigate risks associated with large-scale software deployments. This leadership role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations while providing the data-driven insights necessary for informed decision-making. By focusing on fiscal discipline and revenue management, Zacker supports the company's ability to invest in innovation and expand its market presence, ensuring that the North American operations contribute effectively to the overall success of the global organization.

Lochana Dissanayake, the Project Coordinator & Global Chief Operating Officer, Sales Project Management Office at IFS, manages the operational framework supporting global sales execution. Coordinating complex project workflows, Dissanayake ensures that the sales project management office maintains high standards of efficiency and delivery. The Chief Operating Officer oversees the alignment of internal resources with strategic sales objectives, facilitating seamless collaboration across international teams. Lochana Dissanayake drives the implementation of standardized processes to improve project outcomes for asset-intensive clients. This leadership role involves monitoring performance metrics to optimize operational throughput and resource allocation. By streamlining communication between technical and commercial departments, Dissanayake supports the successful deployment of enterprise software solutions. The Chief Operating Officer focuses on enhancing the agility of the sales project management office, ensuring that the company meets the rigorous demands of global industrial markets while maintaining consistent operational quality and project delivery timelines.

Mary Lyke, the Chief Revenue Officer at IFS, directs global sales strategies to accelerate market adoption of enterprise software. Overseeing revenue streams across diverse industrial sectors, Lyke ensures alignment between customer needs and the IFS Cloud portfolio. This leadership role involves scaling go-to-market initiatives to capture market share in asset-intensive industries. By optimizing sales processes and fostering partner ecosystem growth, Lyke drives consistent financial performance. The Chief Revenue Officer collaborates with product teams to refine value propositions, ensuring that software applications meet evolving service management requirements. Through rigorous analysis of market trends, Lyke identifies expansion opportunities within the global manufacturing and service delivery landscape. Mary Lyke maintains a focus on long-term customer retention, securing the company's position as a leader in industrial business applications while maintaining operational excellence across all regional sales territories.

Rick Veague, the Chief Technology Officer at IFS, architects the technical roadmap for the company's Industrial AI and cloud-based business applications. Managing the integration of machine learning and real-time data analytics, Veague ensures the platform remains at the forefront of enterprise resource planning and asset management innovation. The Chief Technology Officer oversees the development lifecycle, aligning engineering efforts with the complex requirements of global industrial clients. Rick Veague drives the strategic evolution of the software portfolio, focusing on scalability and interoperability within the IFS Cloud ecosystem. By collaborating with cross-functional leaders, Veague maintains a robust technical infrastructure that supports service-intensive organizations worldwide. This role involves evaluating emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency for customers. Through continuous innovation, Veague secures the technical integrity of the product suite, ensuring that the company delivers high-performance solutions that address the most demanding challenges in modern industrial operations.

Dianne Quigley, the Eam & Utilities Field Chief Technology Officer at IFS, leads technical strategy specifically for enterprise asset management and utility sector applications. Overseeing the deployment of specialized software solutions, Quigley ensures that utility providers leverage Industrial AI to optimize infrastructure and service delivery. The Field Chief Technology Officer drives the adoption of advanced asset management tools, tailoring the IFS Cloud platform to meet the unique regulatory and operational needs of the utilities industry. Dianne Quigley collaborates with field teams to solve complex technical challenges, ensuring that software implementations deliver measurable improvements in operational uptime and efficiency. This role involves bridging the gap between product development and real-world application in the field. By focusing on the specific requirements of asset-intensive organizations, Quigley enhances the company's market impact within the global utilities sector, ensuring that technical solutions provide maximum value for critical infrastructure management.

James Elliott, the IFS Ai & Nexus Black Lead Field Chief Technology Officer at IFS, directs the implementation of advanced artificial intelligence and specialized nexus technologies. Overseeing the integration of AI-driven insights into the core software portfolio, Elliott ensures that customers benefit from predictive analytics and machine learning capabilities. The Field Chief Technology Officer drives the strategic application of Nexus Black initiatives, focusing on high-impact technical solutions for complex industrial environments. James Elliott collaborates with engineering and field operations to refine the deployment of AI tools, ensuring that the platform supports real-time decision-making for service-intensive organizations. This leadership role involves identifying new opportunities for technological advancement within the IFS Cloud ecosystem. By maintaining a focus on cutting-edge innovation, Elliott secures the company's competitive edge, providing clients with the sophisticated tools necessary to navigate the complexities of modern industrial operations and digital transformation.

Johan Rothner, the Global Director, Sales Operations & Chief Revenue Officer, A D Strategic & Operational Execution Lead Partner at IFS, manages the operational infrastructure for sales and strategic execution within the aerospace and defense sector. Overseeing the alignment of sales operations with long-term business goals, Rothner ensures that the company maintains a disciplined approach to market expansion. The Chief Revenue Officer, A D Strategic & Operational Execution Lead Partner drives the implementation of strategic initiatives that support complex industrial partnerships. Johan Rothner coordinates cross-functional efforts to optimize revenue performance and operational efficiency. This leadership role involves refining sales processes to better serve the unique requirements of the aerospace and defense industry. By focusing on operational execution, Rothner ensures that the company delivers consistent value to its partners, supporting the growth of the IFS Cloud platform through targeted strategic engagement and rigorous management of sales operations.

Jonathan Zorio, the Global Chief Revenue Officer, Ai at IFS, directs the revenue strategy for the company's artificial intelligence software offerings. Overseeing the commercialization of AI-driven business applications, Zorio ensures that the market understands the value of integrating machine learning into industrial operations. The Global Chief Revenue Officer, Ai drives the expansion of the AI product portfolio, focusing on capturing demand from organizations seeking to modernize their service and asset management capabilities. Jonathan Zorio collaborates with product and marketing teams to position the company as a leader in industrial AI. This leadership role involves managing global sales initiatives to accelerate the adoption of intelligent software solutions. By focusing on the intersection of AI and industrial needs, Zorio secures significant revenue growth, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the digital transformation movement within the global enterprise software market.

Debra McCowan, the Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at IFS, directs the global human capital strategy to support the company's mission of delivering industrial software. Overseeing talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee engagement, McCowan ensures that the workforce possesses the skills necessary to drive innovation in AI and cloud services. The Chief Human Resources Officer manages the cultural framework that enables cross-functional collaboration across international operations. Debra McCowan drives initiatives to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. This leadership role involves aligning human resources policies with the company's strategic objectives to ensure long-term organizational health. By focusing on leadership development and performance management, McCowan supports the company's ability to scale effectively, ensuring that the global team remains equipped to meet the evolving demands of asset- and service-intensive organizations worldwide.

John Callahan, the Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace & Defense at IFS, architects technical solutions tailored to the rigorous requirements of the aerospace and defense industry. Overseeing the development of specialized software applications, Callahan ensures that the platform supports complex manufacturing and maintenance operations. The Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace & Defense drives the integration of industry-specific standards into the IFS Cloud, focusing on security, compliance, and operational reliability. John Callahan collaborates with defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers to address unique technical challenges, ensuring that software implementations enhance mission-critical performance. This leadership role involves evaluating emerging technologies to maintain the company's leadership in the sector. By focusing on the specific needs of aerospace and defense clients, Callahan secures the technical integrity of the product suite, providing the advanced tools necessary for managing complex assets and service delivery in highly regulated global environments.