Helena Nimmo appointed CIO and Debra McCowan appointed CHRO to fuel IFS’s next phase of growth in pioneering and dominating Industrial AI
LONDON, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has made two senior appointments to its Executive Board. Helena Nimmo joins as global Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Debra McCowan as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

Nimmo joins from Endava, a US-listed global technology company with over 12,000 employees. As CIO at IFS, Nimmo will engage CIOs and tech leaders at IFS customers to help them with their strategic transformation journeys, as well as driving the effective application of technology within IFS to deliver better products and services to customers. With IFS leading the adoption of Industrial AI across the world, Nimmo will drive the integration of AI across the IFS community, enabling IFS customers to deliver exceptional moments of service to their clients.
McCowan was CHRO at NetApp, Inc., a Fortune 500 global data infrastructure, AI and cloud services company. In this board level role, McCowan was a strategic partner and advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team. As IFS rapidly grows beyond 7,000 employees in over 90 countries, McCowan will build on the HR transformation strategy IFS has already embarked on, to lead a high-performing global team, delivering progressive HR strategies and initiatives to rapidly grow and scale IFS’s footprint.
“I’m delighted that Helena and Debra are joining IFS at such a pivotal point in its growth journey,” said Mark Moffat IFS CEO. “Helena’s leadership has been instrumental in orchestrating company-wide transformations, developing core technology infrastructures, and implementing robust security measures. Debra is a transformational Human Resources executive with years of global leadership experience in the technology sector, making her an excellent fit for this role. I look forward to the new perspectives and ideas they will both bring to IFS and support our global mission to lead the Industrial AI revolution.”
Nimmo started her career at Nokia in Finland and has since held leadership positions in both customer-facing and internal technology functions at organizations including Symbian, Fujitsu and Thomson Reuters.
“I’m delighted to be joining IFS, the world leader in cloud enterprise software and Industrial AI,” said Nimmo, IFS’s CIO. “I am excited to add my expertise to drive digital innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers. I have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence and am eager to contribute to IFS’s continued growth and success.”
Prior to NetApp, McCowan was the CHRO at Equinix the world’s leading global data center and interconnection provider. She has held global executive leadership roles at Avago Technologies (now Broadcom Inc.), Hitachi Data Systems (now Hitachi Vantara), and Telstra Corporation.
“Joining IFS at a time of significant growth globally is a tremendous opportunity,” said Debra McGowan, IFS CHRO. “My mission is to continue to build a conducive environment for diverse, strategically aligned high performing teams to connect and thrive in a fast-paced business and in a dynamic workplace. I look forward to this exciting challenge.”
About IFS
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power 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 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), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), 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 90+ 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.
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BERLIN, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Deka Immobilien is implementing a central ESG data platform for its entire global real estate portfolio with BuildingMinds, the GRI winner of Proptech of the Year 2024. In the future, all stakeholders, from property and asset management to portfolio management, will be able to make data-driven decisions in real-time concerning the buildings and their CO2 emissions. At the same time, the created database will become the central supplier for Deka Immobilien’s ESG reporting activities.

The BuildingMinds platform is intended to serve as a control instrument, primarily for reducing the CO2 emissions of existing buildings.
A good, reliable database is the starting point for a well-founded reduction of CO2 emissions. BuildingMinds supports Deka Immobilien by providing structured data collection methods for energy and media consumption that meet the demands of a global real estate portfolio with varying requirements in individual countries and across different types of building usage. In addition, ESG-relevant documents such as energy certificates, green building certificates, and other expert opinions can be linked to each building. Enriched by a data quality assurance process, including a digitized, comprehensible filling of any data gaps, the platform becomes the “single-source-of-truth” for planning and reporting systems at Deka Immobilien.
The acquired database will become a central component in creating transparency around Deka Immobilien’s actions and the foundation for meeting European ESG reporting requirements. The BuildingMinds platform is integrated into Deka Immobilien’s reporting processes and also supports evaluations regarding the taxonomy conformity of the portfolio.
In the active asset management of the properties, the platform is used as an optimization tool. In the future, property, asset, and portfolio managers should be able to validate planning decisions based on real-time data. Benchmarks for energy and CO2 emissions can be used to analyze individual assets and entire portfolios. Targeted action plans can be evaluated in terms of their impact on energy, CO2 emissions, investment, and operating costs, allowing the path to achieving climate goals to be aligned with the fiduciary responsibility towards investors.
About BuildingMindsFounded in 2018 and fully funded by the Schindler Group, BuildingMinds is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for the real estate industry, offering a comprehensive, data-driven platform for improving building performance. Using innovative technologies and analytics, BuildingMinds enables property owners and managers to efficiently monitor, assess, and optimize their portfolios and assets. This supports the development of a more sustainable and data-driven transformation in the real estate industry.
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Villeneuve Looks to Be a Living Demonstration of Futurizing Racing Brands and The Business of Motorsports
MIAMI, LONDON and TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jacques Villeneuve, former Formula 1 World Champion and current F4 team owner, announced today the strategic partnership with Daniel Tobok, CEO of CYPFER, as Chief Cyber Intelligence Advisor for Villeneuve’s racing teams.

“The integration of advanced technology in motorsports demands equally advanced cybersecurity measures,” says Daniel Tobok, CEO of CYPFER. “With Jacques Villeneuve’s teams pushing the limits of innovation, we are dedicated to protecting their digital infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining competitive advantage,” states Tobok.
The motorsports industry is increasingly reliant on digital technology, from car telemetry to race strategy simulations. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, the cybercrime epidemic is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, with the sports sector being a significant target due to its high-profile nature and valuable data.
“Racing at the highest levels requires not only physical and mechanical excellence but also digital security,” says Jacques Villeneuve. “Partnering with CYPFER gives us the confidence that our sensitive data, from race strategies to telemetry, is secure from cyber threats. This collaboration is a crucial part of our commitment to our core mission: winning races and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in motorsports,” concludes Villeneuve.
“Entering the world of motorsports with Jacques Villeneuve is an exciting milestone for CYPFER,” shares Tobok. “Jacques’ legacy in racing and his forward-thinking approach make him an ideal collaborator. We are ready to safeguard his teams’ digital assets and contribute to their continued success,” concludes Tobok.
About CYPFER
CYPFER is on a global mission to help companies create Cyber Certainty™. With an experienced  team of incident responders, threat researchers, seasoned ransom experts, and data restoration experts, CYPFER is the trusted firm for leading law firms, insurance carriers and  global organizations. CYPFER’s cybersecurity professionals are located across the US, Canada,  UK, and Caribbean. The CYPFER team is ready to respond and help clients experiencing cyber attacks 24x7x365. CYPFER’s experts provide white-glove service and aim to restore Cyber Certainty™ for all clients on every engagement.
CYPFER’s core services include:
Ransomware Advisory Incident Response Services with specialized expertise in ransomware response and  recoveryOn-site and/or remote post-breach restoration support to augment internal teamsCYPFER is headquartered in Miami, FL. The company currently employs 140+ cybersecurity experts and has supported clients across six continents. CYPFER is executing plans to expand across the globe and boast a workforce of 200 cybersecurity professionals by the end of 2024.
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