V K Mathews

V K Mathews is the Founder and Executive Chairman of IBS Software, a leading SaaS provider for the global travel industry. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur with executive education from Harvard Business School, he is a recognized thought leader in aviation technology, having previously served as the GM-IT for Emirates before his entrepreneurial venture in 1997.

He is actively involved in fostering Indias technology landscape, holding leadership positions in prominent industry bodies like NASSCOM and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He also contributes to several government and academic advisory boards in his home state of Kerala, demonstrating a commitment to regional development and community engagement.

Unique fact: He left a secure, high-profile job with a luxurious lifestyle in Dubai to return to India and establish IBS Software with just 55 engineers.