Igor Rikalo
About Igor Rikalo
Igor Rikalo serves as the President and COO of o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2020 and has extensive experience in enterprise business solutions, having held various leadership roles within the company and other organizations.
Work at o9 Solutions
Igor Rikalo has been serving as President and COO of o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2020. His tenure at the company spans over four years in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Prior to his current role, he held several positions within the organization, including COO from 2016 to 2020, and VP of Finance & Operations from 2013 to 2016. He also worked as VP of Customer Solutions Development for a brief period in 2012-2013. Throughout his time at o9 Solutions, Rikalo has contributed to the development of enterprise business solutions and has played a key role in the company's strategic growth and expansion.
Education and Expertise
Igor Rikalo holds an MBA from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1997 to 1998. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University's Dwight Look College of Engineering, completing his studies from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, Rikalo obtained a Bachelor of Science in Control Systems and Electronics from the University of Sarajevo, studying from 1987 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in business management and engineering.
Background
Before joining o9 Solutions, Igor Rikalo worked at JDA Software as an Enterprise Account Manager from 2010 to 2012. He also spent 11 years at i2 Technologies, where he served as Director of Services from 1999 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Staff Engineer at Texas A&M University from 1995 to 1998. His diverse background in technology and management has equipped him with the skills necessary for his leadership roles.
Advisory Role at University of North Texas
Since 2019, Igor Rikalo has been a member of the Advisory Board at the University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business, specifically within the Center for Logistics & Supply Chain Management. In this role, he contributes his industry knowledge and experience to support the college's initiatives and programs related to logistics and supply chain management.
Achievements and Recognition
Igor Rikalo has been recognized by the World Economic Forum for Excellence in Innovation, highlighting his contributions to the field. He has been involved in initiatives related to social impact and sustainability and has participated in discussions regarding key themes from o9's largest events. Additionally, he has been quoted discussing the benefits of AI-powered platforms for decision-making, reflecting his thought leadership in the industry.