Smartsheet names Ravi Soin as CISO

BELLEVUE, Wash.— Smartsheet, the AI-enhanced enterprise-grade work management platform, announced Ravi Soin as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Soin will lead Smartsheet's global IT and security strategy, embedding robust cybersecurity practices across the company and its products, including consulting on the company’s product roadmap and guiding data privacy initiatives amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ravi to Smartsheet,” said Cynthia Tee, Chief Technology Officer at Smartsheet. “Ravi brings not only a proven track record and a visionary approach to integrated security and IT operations, but also a deep commitment to understanding and advocating for customer needs.”

Soin brings more than 20 years of information security and IT leadership at global technology companies, including his role as CIO & CISO at healthcare software leader, Edifecs, and various product roles at Microsoft.

"I am incredibly excited to join Smartsheet, a company that clearly understands the foundational importance of security for building a truly enterprise-ready platform, and recognizes that a strong IT infrastructure can be a strategic differentiator for innovation and operational excellence, driving growth and enhancing efficiency across the organization," said Soin. "Throughout my career, I’ve found great fulfillment in helping customers succeed through secure, scalable technology, and I look forward to further strengthening Smartsheet’s security posture and ensuring that our IT infrastructure and cybersecurity practices are world-class to support our customers' most critical work."

Soin's appointment follows other recent key leadership additions, including Stephanie Berner as Chief Customer Officer and seasoned technology executive Eyal Manor as an Independent Director to the Board.