Skkynet Appoints Industry Veteran Gary Tillery as CEO to Drive Industrial AI Expansion

Skkynet Cloud Systems, Inc., a global leader in real-time industrial data communication technology, has appointed seasoned executive Gary Tillery as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Tillery, who has served on the Company's Board of Directors since June 2025, brings over 35 years of experience in digital transformation, industrial software, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions from his previous role as Senior Director at AVEVA, a global industrial software leader and subsidiary of Schneider Electric. This leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for Skkynet as it accelerates its expansion into the high-growth Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI markets, leveraging Tillery's expertise to scale its technology platform and global partner ecosystem.

According to Xavier Mesrobian, Chairman of the Board, Tillery's appointment comes at an exciting juncture for the company, with his proven track record in driving growth through strategic alliances and M&A making him the ideal leader for Skkynet's next phase of innovation. As CEO, Tillery will focus on expanding the company's global footprint, strengthening relationships with key channel partners, and driving adoption of Skkynet's secure-by-design data connectivity solutions in critical sectors like manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure. Tillery expressed excitement about leading Skkynet during this transformative period for the industrial landscape, noting that the company's data intelligence platform is uniquely positioned to solve complex connectivity and security challenges arising from AI and cloud adoption.

Paul Thomas will continue as President, focusing on product vision and core technology development to ensure Skkynet remains at the forefront of real-time industrial data innovation. The company's solutions bridge plant systems, cloud platforms, and AI to enable safe, intelligent operations across industrial verticals, empowering organizations to optimize operations while maintaining robust security standards. For more information about Skkynet's industrial software solutions, visit their website at skkynet.com, where you can learn about their secure, real-time data connectivity and edge processing technologies that are transforming industrial operations worldwide.