As Chief Product Officer, Figols will be tasked with spearheading I-Pro's global product strategy. “Gerard’s appointment as CPO underscores our mission to establish I-Pro as a truly global organisation. Building on his years of experience working across cultures, Gerard will be able to leverage insights from different business regions to develop best-in-class products suited to the needs of different industries and markets,” said Masato Nakao, CEO at I-Pro.

Commenting on his appointment, Figols said, "At I-Pro, we're driven by innovation and the pursuit of excellence, leading the global market with our open AI platform and reputation for quality engineering. I am honoured to take on the role of Chief Product Officer at I-Pro and excited to lead the company's global product strategy focusing on ethical AI, cyber security, and seamless integration with our VMS partners. By fostering international collaboration between I-Pro stakeholders and making it easier than ever for our channel partners to work with us, we will continue to drive innovation and deliver exceptional hardware to our customers worldwide."

Jose Riolobos, Figols’ successor to the role of President of I-Pro EMEA also commented, "I am honoured to lead I-Pro EMEA’s operations and build upon the foundation of success established by Gerard. I look forward to continuing to drive growth and delivering value to our partners and customers across the region."