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IFS names Hoda Mansour as  new COO of APJ, ME&A

IFS names Hoda Mansour as new COO of APJ, ME&A.
In March 2023, Hoda was appointed as a Non-Executive Board Member of Commercial International Bank (CIB) and was chosen to chair CIB's Board Sustainability Committee.

The appointment of Hoda Mansour move reflects IFS’s growth plans and its focus on attracting seasoned talent to support its ambitious regional growth goals. 

IFS, a global cloud enterprise software company, has appointed Hoda Mansour as its Chief Operating Officer for the Asia Pacific, Japan, Middle East & Africa (APJ, ME&A) region. This move reflects IFS’s growth plans and its focus on attracting seasoned talent to support its ambitious regional growth goals. Hoda Mansour, who assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer, APJ, ME&A at IFS, brings a wealth of experience from leading multinational software companies, including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. Her most recent role was leading SAP’s Business Process Transformation Practice across Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Commenting on her new appointment, Hoda Mansour, Chief Operating Officer, APJ, ME&A at IFS, said, “I am excited to join IFS at such an important time in its growth trajectory and bring my experience to the team. IFS is a leader in the industry, with a unique customer focus and truly differentiated market position. I am delighted to be on board and looking forward to working with our customers and partners.”

Hoda Mansour’s leadership and contributions have been recognized by Forbes Middle East, where she was named one of the “100 Most Powerful Businesswomen” in 2023, and one of the “Top 5 Women in Technology” in 2022. She has consistently appeared on Forbes Middle East’s Most Powerful Businesswomen list since 2018.

In March 2023, Hoda was appointed as a Non-Executive Board Member of Commercial International Bank (CIB) and was chosen to chair CIB’s Board Sustainability Committee. She also serves as a Member of the Operations & Technology Board Committee. Hoda has been a member of the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce since June 2021 and held the position of Vice President & Board Member of the German Chamber from September 2020 to September 2022.

Vincent Carvalho, Regional President, APJ, ME&A commented: “IFS has experienced phenomenal growth, and as we continue our trajectory in the region, I am pleased to welcome Hoda to the organization as Chief Operating Officer.” Carvalho continued, “Hoda’s proven track record of leading business transformation and growth, developing world-class teams, and delivering business value to customers will enable us to accelerate towards our goals.”

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Hoda Mansour’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer underscores IFS’s commitment to furthering its growth in the APJ, ME&A region and its focus on attracting top talent to drive its mission forward. Her extensive experience in the software industry, business transformation, and leadership roles positions her well to contribute to the company’s continued success in the region.