IFS appoints Mark Buongiorno as President of Aerospace & Defence

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Based in North America, Mark Buongiorno (above) joins the IFS executive leadership team, bringing with him over three decades of Aerospace & Defence leadership, operations and engineering experience.

Buongiorno was most recently CEO of Tsunami Tsolutions, a privately held engineering and IT services company focused on the Aerospace & Defence industry. He succeeds current president Scott Helmer, who transitions into the role of Chairman of IFS Aerospace & Defence. As Chairman, Helmer will focus on strategic customer pursuits and relationships, mentoring, M&A activity and special projects.

With a proven track record in leading complex global operations and delivering sustained business growth, Buongiorno will guide the strategic direction of the IFS Aerospace & Defence business. Prior to his tenure at Tsunami, Buongiorno held senior leadership roles at StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney, where he led high-performing teams across engineering, MRO, fleet management, and lifecycle sustainment for both commercial and military platforms.

Buongiorno will play a key role in driving customer value for defence manufacturers, MROs and global airlines. His focus will be on elevating IFS’s reputation for deep industry expertise and leveraging its portfolio of AI-powered solutions. These include IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance, MRO and ERP, all of which are trusted by customers to improve Turnaround Time (TAT), reduce Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and enhance operational excellence and productivity.

Mark Buongiorno, President, Aerospace & Defence, at IFS, said: “I’m honoured to join IFS at such a critical juncture for the Aerospace & Defence industry. IFS is already trusted by some of the world’s leading Aerospace & Defence organisations and I look forward to building on that momentum. With its advanced Industrial AI capabilities, deep industry expertise and unwavering focus on customer outcomes, IFS is uniquely positioned to help Aerospace & Defence companies modernise and accelerate their operational performance. I’m excited to lead our global efforts and drive even greater value for our customers.”

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, said: “Mark brings an exceptional depth of experience to IFS at a pivotal moment for the Aerospace & Defence industry. His leadership, combined with our deep-rooted industry expertise, will be instrumental in helping customers navigate complexity and accelerate transformation. As more organisations look to modernise with confidence, our differentiated strength lies in understanding the nuances of their world and delivering measurable outcomes through IFS Cloud and Industrial AI.”

IFS continues to expand its market footprint in Aerospace & Defence, supporting some of the world’s most complex and mission-critical operations, with Industrial AI, advanced service capabilities and a composable platform in IFS Cloud.