IFS, a provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has appointed Kriti Sharma as CEO of IFS Nexus Black. This step reflects IFS’s continued focus on Industrial AI and aims to speed up the development of agentic AI systems for asset- and service-intensive industries.
Sharma is an experienced AI leader known for building enterprise AI products and promoting responsible AI. She joins IFS from Thomson Reuters, where she was Chief Product Officer for LegalTech. Her previous roles include senior AI positions at Sage Group and GfK. She also serves on the board of Rightmove PLC and has been recognised by Forbes, the UK Prime Minister, and the United Nations for her work in ethical and inclusive AI.
As CEO of Nexus Black, IFS’s AI innovation unit launched earlier this year, Sharma will oversee the design and delivery of domain-specific, agentic AI for industries such as manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and construction. She will collaborate with customers to develop scalable applications aimed at solving complex, high-value challenges.
Kriti Sharma, CEO of IFS Nexus Black, said: “GenAI was just the starting line. The real opportunity lies beyond generic tools. The revolution happens with contextual, agentic AI that solves deeply complex, industry-specific problems. From predicting critical asset failures to optimizing global supply chains, with Nexus Black we’re not just building AI – we’re building intelligence that works in the real world.”
Nick Vandivere, also from Thomson Reuters, has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer at Nexus Black. He will lead the expansion of IFS’s Industrial AI initiatives by focusing on emerging use cases and strategic technology investments. Vandivere will work closely with Sharma to support agentic AI delivery through the IFS Cloud platform.
Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, said: “This is a critical moment in our AI journey. We’re not just exploring what’s possible, we’re building what’s needed. With Kriti at the helm of Nexus Black and an exceptional team of leaders driving innovation across our business, IFS is uniquely positioned to deliver Industrial AI that is contextual, agentic, and deeply relevant to the industries we serve.”
