Abhilash Francis

Abhilash is a seasoned aviation technology leader with over 25 years of experience at IBS Software, currently serving as Vice President and Region Head for the Middle East and India—one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in the aviation industry.

Having risen through the ranks at IBS, Abhilash brings deep expertise in both domain and technology. Over the years, he has held diverse leadership roles spanning product management, program management, customer success, and business development. Notably, he played a pivotal role in conceptualizing the industry's first new-generation platform for passenger services systems and has led successful domain consulting initiatives across global markets.

Under his leadership, the Middle East and India region has seen exponential growth in customer acquisition, significantly strengthening IBS Software's market position and solidifying its reputation as a leader in aviation technology. Abhilash holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology.