IFS appoints Hannes Liebe as President for APJMEA Region

IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announces the appointment of Hannes Liebe as the new President of Asia Pacific, Japan, Middle East, and Africa (APJMEA). Hannes will be responsible for driving growth across the region, expanding IFS’s geographical footprint, and reinforcing strategic partnerships.

Hannes joined IFS in 2024 as Interim Managing Director for DACH and Chief Operating Officer for North and Central Europe. He brings a wealth of leadership and industry experience, having previously held senior roles at Finastra and SAP. In his new role, Hannes will lead the charge in accelerating IFS’s business expansion in the region, growing IFS through both direct and indirect channels.

APJMEA is an increasingly important region for IFS, home to leading enterprises across IFS’s strategic industries. IFS’s market-leading offerings in Enterprise Asset Management, Field Service Management, and Manufacturing Cloud ERP, combined with its advanced Industrial AI capabilities, are expected to drive exponential growth in the coming years. Hannes’s additional focus will be leading IFS’s strategic investments in high-potential markets, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Japan, while expanding IFS’s global network by attracting new partners.

Simon Niesler, Chief Revenue Officer at IFS, said, “Hannes has already demonstrated his leadership skills at IFS, and I know he will leverage his experience to drive greater growth in the APJMEA region. He will be instrumental not only in strengthening our presence in the region but also in reinforcing our commitment to delivering value to our customers, especially in areas where Industrial AI plays a significant role in transforming businesses.”

“IFS is entering an exciting phase, surpassing US$1.06 billion in ARR and seeing remarkable growth in IFS.ai adoption. APJMEA, in particular, presents new growth opportunities, and I am eager to collaborate with our regional teams, partners, and customers as I take on this new role,” said Hannes Liebe, President of APJMEA at IFS.

Hannes takes over from Vincent Carvalho, who is moving to the role of President of Strategic GTM Initiatives within IFS’s Acquisitions Unit.