V K Mathews

Chairman and Managing Director
IBS Group of Companies

V K Mathews founded the IBS Group (IBS) in 1997, which has grown to being a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries and whose solutions today manage the mission-critical operations of the best airlines, the busiest international airports, top oil & gas companies and most luxurious cruise lines around the world.

A Master in Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, Mathews had a background of working on IT systems in airlines before he founded IBS. This includes a stint with Air India followed by 15 years with the Emirates Group, where he was responsible for formulating and implementing Information Technology strategies for Emirates’ global operations. Mathews vision and commitment has resulted in IBS creating the most definitive new-generation airline Cargo Management System, that is due to go live with a major airline cargo carrier in a few months time.

Mathews is an active member in a number of governmental advisory boards in the areas of Information Technology, Industry, Management and Education. He is also on the Board of several colleges and universities. He is a Director at the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management - Kerala (IIITM-K) and a member of the State’s e-Governance Steering Council, chaired by the Chief Minister. Mathews has also won a number of awards for management, leadership and entrepreneurship.