Global cloud communications company Infobip has announced the appointment of Yariv Dafna as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dafna, who takes on his role immediately, brings nearly 20 years of experience in finance, business management, and operations to the company.
Dafna’s career has seen him in executive positions at several multinational, publicly listed companies. His most recent role was at Evoke PLC, a leading betting and gaming firm, where he served as Group CFO. Before his tenure at Evoke PLC, Dafna was President and Group CFO at Telit Communications PLC, a firm known for its integrated products and services supporting Internet of Things (IoT) deployments globally.
At Infobip, Dafna is expected to lead the company’s finance team with a focus on enhancing profitability as the business aims to further entrench its standing as a premier full-stack omnichannel communications platform. Infobip has been gaining notable recognition within the fast-growing Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market. Recently, the company was named a Leader in the CPaaS market by Gartner in its 2024 Magic Quadrant report, marking the second consecutive year of achieving this accolade.
Silvio Kuti, CEO of Infobip, expressed enthusiasm regarding Dafna’s appointment. “As Infobip continues to grow and mature as a company, we are delighted to attract senior executives of Yariv’s calibre, who believe in our vision and potential. Yariv’s proven leadership and ability to bring rigour and insight into multi-national organisations means he is well placed to support our strategy of ambitious, profitable growth,” Kuti stated.
Dafna, reflecting on his new position, commented, “Infobip is an exciting business of considerable scale, with an impressive growth trajectory and unique culture. Its innovative technology is transforming how organisations interact with their customers, and there is huge opportunity for further growth as businesses across all sectors continue to adopt CPaaS solutions. I’m excited to join the team at this time.”
Dafna’s extensive background in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is seen as particularly valuable for Infobip as it continues to expand its operations globally. His experience at Evoke PLC and Telit Communications PLC has equipped him with the skills required to navigate the complexities of multinational corporations and facilitate profitable growth.
Infobip’s recent achievements include its continuous efforts to innovate in the cloud communications space, building platforms that integrate omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication, and contact centre solutions. This holistic approach is aimed at simplifying consumer communications for businesses and enhancing customer experiences across all stages of the customer journey.
Yariv Dafna’s appointment is part of a broader strategy at Infobip to bolster its executive team with experienced leaders capable of driving growth and achieving long-term financial stability. As the company gains momentum in the CPaaS market, Dafna’s leadership is anticipated to play a critical role in realising Infobip’s strategic objectives.
