IFS stelt Mihita Podobnik aan als Chief People Officer

Zij volgt Debra McCowan op, die terugtreedt uit haar functie als Chief Human Resources Officer.

Podobnik was eerder Chief of Staff bij IFS, waarbij zij de leiding had over strategische initiatieven en de transformatie binnen de organisatie stimuleerde. In haar nieuwe rol zal zij zich richten op het verder versterken van de people-first agenda wereldwijd.

“Mihita is highly respected across IFS and I’m delighted to welcome her into this role,” said Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS. “Her leadership, strategic mindset, and deep connection to our people make her the ideal person to take our high-performance agenda forward at pace. I look forward to seeing her impact as we continue to scale globally.

“Debra has played a key role in shaping IFS’s people strategy. Her leadership has left a lasting impact, and I wish her every success in her next chapter.”

Commenting on her appointment, Mihita Podobnik said: “I’m honored to take on the role of Chief People Officer at such a pivotal time for IFS. As AI disruption and innovation accelerate, talent is the key enabler of our strategy. By fostering a culture where people can thrive, we will execute on our business priorities, accelerate growth, and strengthen our position as the global Industrial AI leader.”