Sheila Olaes

Sheila Olaes is a seasoned legal and business professional currently serving as Vice President of Global Strategic Initiatives for APJMEA at IFS since June 2023. Prior to this role, Sheila was a Senior Manager at Amazon Web Services, leading complex deals over US$50 million in value for the Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China regions. Sheila's extensive career includes positions such as Global Senior Legal Counsel at Boston Consulting Group, where managerial oversight for legal support in complex digital transactions was provided, and Global Technology Services Lead Counsel at IBM, acting as chief legal advisor for major outsourcing deals. Sheila has also held significant legal roles at BT, HP, and BearingPoint, demonstrating expertise in high-value transactions across various industries. Sheila holds a Solicitor Practising Certificate and dual Bachelor's degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Western Sydney.