Jersey City, NJ Feb 5: Amdocs, a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, today announced that Shuky Sheffer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amdocs Management Limited, has decided to retire. He will be succeeded by Shimie Hortig, currently Group President of the Americas Business Group.
“On behalf of the Amdocs Board, I would like to express our profound gratitude to Shuky Sheffer for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to Amdocs over more than three decades,”
Eli Gelman, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
“Shuky successfully guided the company through periods of significant global disruption, including the pandemic and major technology shifts. Under his leadership, Amdocs evolved into a cloud-native, AI-enabled organization while strengthening its position as the industry’s most trusted digital transformation partner. His tenure was marked by sustained innovation, expansion of our cloud portfolio, advancements in artificial intelligence and generative AI, and consistent delivery of shareholder value.”
Gelman added
“Shimie Hortig is the clear and natural choice to lead Amdocs into its next chapter. A respected industry leader, Shimie is highly trusted by customers and partners alike. As a long-standing member of the executive leadership team, he has demonstrated a strong ability to drive strategy, accelerate growth, and adapt to changing market dynamics. The Board has full confidence in Shimie’s leadership and the continuity this planned transition provides.”
“It has been the greatest privilege of my professional life to lead this extraordinary organization over the past seven years,”
Shuky Sheffer
“Together, we did more than navigate the transition to the cloud and the rise of GenAI—we transformed Amdocs into a catalyst for the digital age. As the company enters its next phase of innovation, I am confident there is no better leader than Shimie to take the helm. His strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and execution capabilities will enable Amdocs to build on its momentum and accelerate its journey in the AI era.”
Shimie Hortig holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Tel Aviv University and brings more than two decades of experience in the technology and telecommunications industry. During his tenure at Amdocs, he has held senior corporate, finance, and business leadership roles across the company’s largest customers and strategic growth areas. As President of the Americas Group, he has led Amdocs’ largest region, strengthening customer relationships, driving growth initiatives, and expanding strategic partnerships.
“I am honored to step into the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Amdocs at a defining moment for our industry,”
Shimie Hortig
“Amdocs is uniquely positioned at the intersection of cloud, AI, and mission-critical operations for the world’s leading service providers. Building on the strong foundation established by Shuky and the leadership team, my priority will be to deepen customer partnerships, ensure disciplined execution, and translate our technological leadership into sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.”
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