Smartsheet Names Ravi Soin as Chief Information Security Officer

Seattle CIO of the Year Winner to lead IT and security to fuel market growth

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smartsheet, the AI-enhanced enterprise-grade work management platform, today 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. This appointment reinforces Smartsheet's commitment to delivering an innovative and secure, enterprise-grade platform that customers can trust with their most critical work.

“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. 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 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. His experience successfully building and managing SaaS products for public, private and private equity companies will be invaluable as Smartsheet strengthens its offering. A prominent figure in the Seattle IT and security leadership community, Soin serves on the SeattleCIO advisory board and was recently honored as Seattle CIO of the Year and by CIO100.

"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. The series of hires reflects the company’s focus on accelerating growth and innovation and extending its market leadership.

About Smartsheet

Smartsheet is the modern enterprise work management platform trusted by millions of people at companies across the globe, including over 85% of the 2025 Fortune 500 companies. The category pioneer and market leader, Smartsheet delivers powerful solutions fueling performance and driving the next wave of innovation. Visit www.smartsheet.com to learn more.