IFS, a global provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has announced the appointment of Mark Buongiorno as President of its Aerospace & Defence business. Based in North America, Buongiorno brings over 30 years of leadership, engineering and operational expertise within the Aerospace & Defence sector.
He succeeds Scott Helmer, who moves into the role of Chairman of IFS Aerospace & Defence. In his new capacity, Helmer will focus on strategic customer engagement, mentoring, mergers and acquisitions and special initiatives.
Prior to joining IFS, Buongiorno served as CEO of Tsunami Tsolutions, a specialist engineering and IT services firm dedicated to the Aerospace & Defence industry. He has also held senior positions at StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney, where he led global teams in engineering, maintenance, fleet management, and lifecycle support for both commercial and military platforms.
In his new role, Buongiorno will lead the strategic direction of IFS’s Aerospace & Defence business, with a focus on delivering value to defence manufacturers, MROs, and global airlines. He will work to strengthen IFS’s position in the sector by leveraging its AI-powered solutions—including IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance, MRO, and ERP—to improve turnaround times, reduce aircraft on ground incidents, and drive operational efficiency.
Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, said: “Mark brings an exceptional depth of experience to IFS at a pivotal moment for the aerospace and 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.”
