IFS Appoints Robi Gone As Chief Information Officer

New CIO will drive global technology transformation and scale innovation at IFS

London, UK, October 29, 2025 – IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced the appointment of Robi Gone as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Robi will lead IFS’s global IT strategy and succeeds Helena Nimmo, who is retiring.

Robi joins IFS from Shell, where he has held senior IT leadership roles for more than a decade. Most recently, he served as IT Global GM for Finance, where he led Shell’s digital transformation through next-generation ERP systems. In this role, he was responsible for global programmes spanning finance platforms, enterprise performance management, and SaaS implementations. Prior to Shell, Robi held consulting positions at Deloitte and Accenture, building his deep expertise in enterprise IT and transformation.

Robi brings a proven track record in designing and delivering large-scale digital backbones, driving operational excellence, and leading high-performing global teams. Robi will report directly to Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, and will join the IFS Executive Board.

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, said: “I am delighted to welcome Robi to IFS. His expertise in leading enterprise transformation at Shell and building large-scale digital platforms will be instrumental as we continue to modernize and scale our global IT landscape. Robi brings exactly the expertise we need at this stage of our growth.

“I also want to thank Helena for her leadership and impact as CIO. She has shaped our IT strategy, strengthened our security capabilities, and embedded AI across the organization. Beyond her IT leadership, Helena has been a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion at IFS.”

Robi Gone, CIO at IFS, said: “I am excited to be joining IFS at such a pivotal moment. IFS has established itself as the undisputed global leader in Industrial AI and I look forward to ensuring our own technology foundation exemplifies that same innovation: enabling us to scale efficiently while delivering excellence for our people and our customers.”

IFS Press Contacts:
EUROPE / MEA / APJ: Adam Gillbe
IFS, Director of Corporate & Executive Communications
Email: adam.gillbe@ifs.com

NORTH AMERICA / LATAM: Mairi Morgan
IFS, Director of Corporate & Executive Communications
Email: mairi.morgan@ifs.com

About IFS
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI for hardcore businesses that service, power and protect our planet. Our technology enables businesses which 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’s AI-powered platform is fully composable, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to a customer’s specific requirements and business evolution. 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.

First published on Wed, Oct 29, 2025

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