December 03, 2025 – Poka, the leading connected worker platform, today announced that Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer Antoine Bisson will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2025, marking the next phase in the company’s evolution toward an AI-driven future for manufacturing. The leadership transition follows the announcement that Alex Leclerc, Co-Founder and CEO of Poka for more than a decade, will step down at the end of 2025 to return to his family business, Leclerc, the fifth-generation food manufacturer that inspired the origin of the Poka story.
Bisson, who has deep roots in software engineering and artificial intelligence, has led Poka’s transformation into an AI-native organization, embedding intelligence into every layer of its platform. Under his leadership, Poka is driving a new era of industrial AI adoption—one that augments frontline workers, accelerates knowledge sharing, and redefines how manufacturers connect people, processes, and performance.
“We are entering a pivotal moment in manufacturing,” said Antoine Bisson, incoming CEO of Poka. “AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a practical tool that’s empowering workers to solve problems faster, make better decisions, and adapt to change in real time. Our mission is to make this transformation accessible to every factory, on every line.”
The most comprehensive Connected Worker solution
Alex Leclerc, who has worked alongside Bisson since the company’s inception, is confident that the company is in good hands:
“Poka has been my life’s work—a vision that started on the plant floor and grew into a global platform helping manufacturers empower their frontline teams,” said Alex Leclerc. “I know the company is poised for even greater impact under Antoine’s leadership.”
Advancing Industrial AI and the Augmented Workforce
The Poka AI strategy is built around the belief that the future of industrial work is augmented, not automated. The company’s platform leverages generative AI and contextual intelligence to help frontline workers capture, access, and act on knowledge faster—turning insights into productivity gains.
As manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation, the adoption of Poka continues to grow across leading global enterprises. The platform’s AI-driven capabilities are now a cornerstone of smart manufacturing strategies, helping organizations enhance safety, quality, and operational agility.
“Antoine’s leadership represents a natural evolution of Poka’s journey,” said Michael Ouissi, Chief Operating Officer at IFS. “His deep passion for manufacturing and commitment to product excellence will help Poka thrive within IFS and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Poka’s connected worker platform is trusted by leading manufacturers worldwide, and under Antoine’s guidance, we look forward to accelerating investment in AI-enabled solutions that boost productivity, enhance safety, and deliver significant cost savings—directly impacting the bottom line.”
About Poka
Poka is the leading connected worker platform, designed to connect people, knowledge, and processes across manufacturing operations. Founded in 2014, Poka empowers industrial companies to drive performance, safety, and innovation through real-time learning and collaboration. Poka is part of IFS, a global leader in enterprise software solutions.
For more information, visit www.poka.io.
About IFS
IFS develops and delivers cloud enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within a single platform, IFS’s industry-specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that customers can be their best when it really matters—at the Moment of Service™. The industry expertise of IFS’s people and its growing ecosystem of partners, together with a commitment to delivering value to every customer, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in its sector.
Learn more at www.ifs.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ANDREA MASTERTON
VP MARKETING AT POKA INC.
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 844 310 7652
JAMIE KIGHTLEY
PR FOR POKA
IBA INTERNATIONAL
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PHONE: 561 228 1940
