IFS, a global leader in enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has announced the appointment of Matt Breslin as President of North America. Breslin’s leadership comes at a time of accelerating demand for Industrial AI solutions across North America and continued global expansion for IFS.
Experienced Leadership to Propel Growth in North America
Breslin joins IFS from Upland Software, where he served as Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing global sales, marketing, strategic alliances, and customer success. With a strong background in enterprise software leadership, including key roles at Infor, SAP, and Oracle, he is set to lead IFS’s next phase of growth in North America’s core industries, including:
✔ Manufacturing
✔ Energy, Utilities, & Resources
✔ Aerospace & Defense
✔ Construction & Engineering
✔ Service & Telecommunications
As IFS continues to pioneer Industrial AI adoption, Breslin’s focus will be on helping customers transform their operations through cloud-based, AI-driven solutions, reinforcing IFS’s commitment to delivering exceptional Moments of Service.
“I look forward to welcoming Matt to the team at such a pivotal time for IFS,” said Simon Niesler, Chief Revenue Officer at IFS. “The industries we serve are actively looking to accelerate their transformation with a future-proof, AI-based platform. Matt’s deep industry expertise and leadership in high-performance teams will be instrumental in helping customers adopt Industrial AI and achieve fast ROI.”
Breslin’s Vision for Industrial AI in North America
As AI adoption accelerates across enterprise applications, IFS is positioned to lead the next wave of intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making. Breslin aims to:
🔹 Drive the adoption of Industrial AI and cloud solutions across key industries
🔹 Strengthen partnerships and alliances to expand IFS’s regional influence
🔹 Enhance customer success initiatives to maximize efficiency and business transformation
“IFS’s distinct technology offering and impressive growth trajectory set it apart in the enterprise software industry,” said Matt Breslin, President, North America at IFS. “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.”
Seamless Leadership Transition
Breslin succeeds David Spencer, who is retiring after a successful tenure at IFS. The two leaders will work together to ensure a smooth transition, maintaining business continuity and customer support as IFS continues its expansion across North America.
About IFS
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that service, power, and protect our planet. Our technology enables businesses that manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data ,and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.
IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer’s site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why.
