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IFS appoints Matt Breslin as president, North America

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IFS, a provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has appointed Matt Breslin president of North America.

Breslin joins from Upland Software, a global software company based in the U.S., where he held the position of Chief Revenue Officer and led global go-to-market functions, including Sales, Marketing, Strategic Alliances, and Customer Success. As president, North America, Breslin will bring his extensive enterprise software leadership experience to help propel IFS forward as it leads the Industrial AI revolution in key markets.

Breslin’s primary focus will be leading the North American team in achieving IFS’s next phase of industry-beating growth across core industries in the region: Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities & Resources, Aerospace & Defense, Construction & Engineering, Service, and Telecommunications. Breslin will be at the helm of driving Industrial AI and cloud adoption across new and existing customers in North America, working with them to power their business transformation and deliver exceptional Moments of Service to their clients.

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“I look forward to welcoming Matt to the team at such a pivotal time for IFS. The industries we serve are actively looking to accelerate their transformation with a future-proof, AI-based platform for growth and innovation. Matt’s deep industry expertise and extensive leadership experience developing high performance teams will be instrumental in helping customers to adopt Industrial AI and see fast return on investment,” said IFS Chief Revenue Officer, Simon Niesler.

Matt Breslin, President, North America, IFS commented: “IFS’s distinct technology offering and impressive growth trajectory sets it apart in the enterprise software industry, making this an exciting time for me to join. I am looking forward to working with IFS leadership and the North American team to seize the opportunities Industrial AI presents for both IFS and our customers’ success.”

Before joining Upland Software, Breslin held senior leadership roles at Infor, SAP, and Oracle. Breslin takes over the position from David Spencer as he retires. The two will work seamlessly together to ensure a smooth transition and continued success for IFS across North America.

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