Management Team

Richard Hollingsworth, Managing Director

Richard joined IFIS in 2010 as an experienced professional in the information industry with a background in the successful development and management of international organisations. Richard has previously been Chief Development Officer of Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, Vice President Sales & Marketing, EMEA at CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts). Earlier in his career he worked for ProQuest as Director of Sales, Asia Pacific. He has lived and worked in both Malaysia and Japan.

René Schölzel, Head of Sales & Business Development

René is responsible for global sales and business development at IFIS. René joined IFIS in 2011 after 5 years with Emerald Group Publishing where he has held senior sales positions, most recently as Head of Sales Operations. Academically, he holds an MA in Management from Bradford University School of Management. René is a German national and has lived in the UK since 2003.

Maria Severino, Head of Finance & HR

Maria has been with IFIS since 2001, initially as Accountant and more recently as Head of Finance where her duties cover all aspects of financial control and management. A full member of the Association of Accounting Technician (FMAAT), Maria has previously worked for CSL, Avco Trust, Guardian Royal Exchange and BT in various financial roles.