Skkynet Appoints Gary Tillery as CEO to Drive Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI Expansion

Skkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. has announced the appointment of Gary Tillery as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. 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. His transition to CEO marks a pivotal moment for Skkynet as the Company accelerates its expansion into the Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI markets.

The appointment follows Tillery's successful tenure as a Board member, where he provided strategic guidance on scaling the Company's technology platform and global partner ecosystem. Prior to joining Skkynet, Tillery served as Senior Director of Strategic Portfolio Partners and M&A at AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software and a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, where he played a key role in driving global growth strategies and evaluating new technology opportunities. Xavier Mesrobian, Chairman of the Board, stated that Tillery has demonstrated a profound understanding of Skkynet's market potential and the operational discipline required to scale a global technology company.

As CEO, Tillery will focus on expanding Skkynet's global footprint, strengthening relationships with key channel partners, and driving the adoption of the Company's secure-by-design data connectivity solutions in high-growth sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure. His deep 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. Tillery emphasized that 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.

The leadership change comes at a critical time as industries worldwide grapple with integrating artificial intelligence and cloud technologies into their operations. Tillery's background in strategic partnerships and mergers and acquisitions suggests Skkynet may pursue growth through alliances and potential acquisitions in the industrial software space. Paul Thomas, who has served as President, will continue in his role as President, focusing on product vision and core technology development, ensuring that Skkynet remains at the forefront of real-time industrial data innovation. For more information about the company, visit https://skkynet.com.