IBS Software, a leading provider of SaaS solutions for the global travel industry, has recently appointed Somit Goyal as its new Chief Executive Officer. Goyal takes over from Anand Krishnan, who served as the company's CEO since 2018. IBS Software offers a wide range of cloud-based solutions designed specifically for the travel industry. These solutions encompass crucial business processes, including passenger services, flight operations, cargo and logistics, and hospitality. Executive Chairman V K Mathews expressed confidence in Goyal's ability to drive the company's innovation and efficiency forward during this pivotal phase of growth.
With extensive experience in the enterprise software sector, Goyal has held leadership roles at renowned companies such as Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, AOL, and most recently, Pluralsight. Throughout his 11-year career at Microsoft, Goyal demonstrated exceptional skills in strategy, operations, sales, and customer success. Notably, he successfully oversaw global sales for Microsoft's Modern Work cloud business. At Pluralsight, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing product, engineering, and go-to-market functions. Goyal, an IIT New Delhi electrical engineering graduate with an MBA from INSEAD, expressed enthusiasm about leading IBS Software through its next growth chapter, emphasizing the company’s innovative product portfolio and talented team.
