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. This appointment follows a 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, "We are delighted to appoint Gary Tillery as CEO at this exciting juncture in our company's history. 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 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 commented, "I am excited to take on the role of CEO at Skkynet. 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 as President, focusing on product vision and core technology development, ensuring that Skkynet remains at the forefront of real-time industrial data innovation. This leadership change underscores Skkynet's strategic push into emerging industrial technologies, positioning the company to capitalize on the growing demand for secure data solutions in an increasingly connected industrial environment. For more information about the company, visit https://skkynet.com.
