Smartsheet names Ravi Soin as chief information security officer
Smartsheet has appointed Ravi Soin as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its global IT and security strategy.
Soin will be responsible for overseeing cybersecurity practices across the company's operations and products, as well as consulting on its product roadmap and guiding data privacy initiatives amid ongoing developments in artificial intelligence.
According to Smartsheet, Soin's appointment is intended to strengthen its organisational focus on secure enterprise-grade solutions, with a particular emphasis on protecting customer data and supporting critical workflows.
Leadership appointment
In his new role, Soin is expected to work closely with product teams, implement global IT protocols, and ensure Smartsheet's data privacy standards keep pace with advancing technology. This aligns with Smartsheet's stated objective to offer customers a secure platform whilst adopting artificial intelligence features.
Cynthia Tee, Chief Technology Officer at Smartsheet, commented on the appointment.
We are thrilled to welcome Ravi to 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. His customer-first mindset and active engagement in the broader CIO and CISO communities ensure that Smartsheet remains aligned with industry best practices and emerging trends. As we continue to scale and expand our AI capabilities, Ravi's leadership will be instrumental in reinforcing our commitment to security excellence and delivering a trusted enterprise experience for our global customers.
Soin joins Smartsheet with more than two decades of information security and IT leadership experience at multinational technology firms. His career includes previous service as CIO & CISO at healthcare software company Edifecs and various product roles at Microsoft. He is known for managing SaaS products in diverse ownership environments and has participated actively in the technology leadership community in Seattle.
He currently serves on the SeattleCIO advisory board and has been named Seattle CIO of the Year as well as receiving recognition from CIO100.
Strategic growth
Soin's leadership comes at a time when Smartsheet is strengthening its position in the enterprise work management market and focusing on secure and reliable digital solutions for clients. His background is expected to support growth and efficiency within the business, particularly as organisations seek robust platforms for managing sensitive projects and processes.
Commenting on his new role, Soin said:
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. 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.
The appointment of Soin follows a series of leadership additions at Smartsheet. These have included the appointment of Stephanie Berner as Chief Customer Officer and Eyal Manor as an Independent Director to the Board. These hires are seen as part of Smartsheet's broader plans to accelerate market growth and expand its platform capabilities.
Smartsheet provides an enterprise-grade work management platform used by organisations worldwide, including companies within the 2025 Fortune 500. Its platform delivers workflow, automation, and collaboration functions.
