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IFS names Stephanie Poore as Managing Director for UK and Ireland

IFS names Stephanie Poore as Managing Director for UK and Ireland
During her eight-year tenure at IFS, Poore has demonstrated leadership excellence and was awarded Global Sales Director of the Year in 2022.

Stephanie Poore is set to lead IFS UK and Ireland towards continued growth, emphasizing customer-centric strategies and revenue generation underlining IFS’s commitment to promoting strong, diverse leadership within the company.  

IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, has appointed Stephanie Poore as the new Managing Director for its UK and Ireland business, effective immediately. Poore, previously the Sales Director UKI, succeeds Alan Laing, who takes on the role of Chief Customer Strategist of South West Europe and Latin America, as well as Chairman of UK&I, focusing on driving IFS’s regional customer success. Poore’s promotion reflects her consistent performance since joining IFS in 2016. With a strong leadership track record and deep understanding of customer needs, Poore is set to lead IFS UK and Ireland towards continued growth, emphasizing customer-centric strategies and revenue generation. This move underlines IFS’s commitment to promoting strong, diverse leadership within the company.

André Robberts, President for South & Western Europe & LATAM, IFS said, “We are thrilled to have Stephanie head up our UK and Ireland operations. Her exceptional leadership qualities, coupled with a profound understanding of our industry and market, make her the ideal choice for this role. Stephanie’s dedication to advocating for women in technology, including her active position within the IFS Global Women committee, further aligns with our values at IFS. These values include our commitment to supporting the development of women in leadership within technology and providing equitable opportunities based on merit. As IFS continues to grow at an accelerated pace, ensuring we have a diverse talent pool will be key to our differentiation and success.”

During her eight-year tenure at IFS, Poore has demonstrated leadership excellence and was awarded Global Sales Director of the Year in 2022. She is also the founder of the Women in ERP Podcast, dedicated to advocating for diversity within the technology sector.

Stephanie Poore Managing Director for UK and Ireland, IFS said, “I am both honored and excited to step into the role of Managing Director for IFS in the UK and Ireland. This opportunity is not just a professional milestone for me but also a testament to IFS’s commitment to nurturing diverse leadership. I look forward to leading our talented team towards continued growth and innovation, while maintaining our focus on delivering customer-centric solutions. Together, we will strive to reinforce IFS’s position as a leader in the enterprise software space.”

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As part of the strategic shift to drive increased customer focus, Alan Laing takes on the position of UK&I Chairman, aiming to promote and accelerate IFS’s customer success and customer value within the region. IFS expresses gratitude to Laing for his significant contributions to the rapid growth of the UK business over the past five years.

Question – Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director for IFS UK and Ireland?
Answer – Stephanie Poore

Question – What is Stephanie Poore’s previous position at IFS UK and Ireland?
Answer – Sales Director UKI

Question – What is the role of Alan Laing after Stephanie Poore’s appointment?
Answer – Chief Customer Strategist of South West Europe and Latin America, as well as Chairman of UK&I


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