IFS, a global leader in cloud enterprise software and Industrial AI applications, has named Rahul Misra as senior vice-president and managing director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
The appointment took effect yesterday.
Mr Misra, who will spearhead IFS’s growth strategy across key MEA markets, will be responsible for scaling the company’s regional presence, strengthening strategic partnerships, and enhancing customer experience.
He brings more than 25 years of experience in driving transformation, fostering high-performance teams, and leading enterprise growth across the Middle East and Africa.
Mr Misra joins IFS from Oracle, where he spent 18 years, most recently heading the Cloud Applications business across the Gulf and South Africa.
Hannes Liebe, president for Asia Pacific, Japan, Middle East and Africa (APJMEA) at IFS, said in a statement, “The Middle East and Africa represents one of our most strategic growth regions globally... Rahul’s deep expertise, regional insight, and strong leadership make him the ideal choice to lead this exciting next chapter.”
Mr Misra succeeds Mehmood Khan, who will transition into a broader executive role as vice-president for Install Base and Success for APJMEA at IFS.