Skkynet Appoints Gary Tillery as CEO to Lead Industrial AI Expansion

Skkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. has appointed Gary Tillery as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, marking a strategic move to accelerate the company's expansion into Industrial AI and Industry 4.0 markets. Tillery, who has served on the company's Board of Directors since June 2025, brings over 35 years of executive experience in digital transformation, industrial software, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions to the role.

The appointment represents a pivotal moment for Skkynet as the industrial landscape undergoes significant transformation driven by artificial intelligence and cloud adoption. Tillery's background includes serving as Senior Director of Strategic Portfolio Partners and M&A at AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software and subsidiary of Schneider Electric, where he played a key role in driving global growth strategies and evaluating new technology opportunities. His expertise in software development, system integration, and industrial software ecosystems aligns with Skkynet's mission to provide secure, real-time data connectivity for critical industrial systems.

"We are delighted to appoint Gary Tillery as CEO at this exciting juncture in our company's history," said Xavier Mesrobian, Chairman of the Board. "Since joining the Board, Gary has demonstrated a profound understanding of our market potential and the operational discipline required to scale a global technology company. His track record of driving growth through strategic alliances and M&A makes him the ideal leader to guide Skkynet through its next phase of innovation and commercial success."

As CEO, Tillery will focus on expanding Skkynet's global footprint, strengthening relationships with key channel partners, and driving adoption of the company's secure-by-design data connectivity solutions in high-growth sectors including manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure. The company's technology bridges plant systems, cloud platforms, and AI to enable safe, intelligent, and resilient operations across industrial verticals.

"I am excited to take on the role of CEO at Skkynet," said Gary Tillery. "The industrial landscape is undergoing a massive transformation driven by AI and cloud adoption, and Skkynet's data intelligence platform is uniquely positioned to solve the complex connectivity and security challenges that come with this shift. I look forward to working closely with the talented team at Skkynet and our partner community to deliver exceptional value to our customers and shareholders."

Paul Thomas, who has served as President, will continue in his role focusing on product vision and core technology development, ensuring Skkynet remains at the forefront of real-time industrial data innovation. The leadership transition comes as industrial companies increasingly seek solutions that can connect, monitor, and control systems in real time while maintaining robust security and data privacy standards. For more information about the company's industrial software solutions, visit https://skkynet.com.