Skkynet Cloud Systems, Inc., a provider of real-time data communication technology for industrial systems, has appointed Shaunna Balady, a Managing Partner at Paragon Software Advisors, to its Advisory Board. The appointment comes as the company accelerates its expansion into Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI markets, leveraging Balady's over two decades of executive leadership in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and growth within software and industrial automation. This move signals Skkynet's intensified focus on capturing market share in the rapidly evolving industrial data sector, where secure connectivity between plant systems, cloud platforms, and AI is becoming increasingly critical for operational intelligence.
Balady's background includes senior leadership roles at major industrial technology firms such as GE, Rockwell Automation, and AVEVA, where she drove global business development and executed complex strategic transactions. Throughout her career, she has completed over 100 transactions totaling more than $20 billion in enterprise value across five continents. She has also served as Chief Operating Officer of an industrial application software company, leading it to a profitable exit. This extensive track record in value creation through M&A and deep operational experience in industrial software provides Skkynet with strategic guidance as it scales its operations and refines its market approach.
"We are delighted to welcome Shaunna Balady to our Advisory Board," said Gary Tillery, CEO of Skkynet. "Shaunna's track record of generating value through strategic M&A and her deep understanding of the SaaS and industrial software landscape will be invaluable as we scale our operations." Tillery noted that her experience aligns with Skkynet's mission to become the standard for secure, real-time industrial data connectivity. The company's technology aims to bridge plant systems, cloud platforms, and AI to enable intelligent operations across industrial verticals while maintaining stringent security and data privacy standards, addressing what Balady identifies as a fundamental challenge in the sector.
Balady expressed excitement about supporting Skkynet's innovation and market growth. "Skkynet is uniquely positioned to solve one of the most critical challenges in the industrial sector: securely connecting real-time data to the cloud and AI systems," she said. "I have watched the company's technology gain traction among major global players, and I look forward to working with Gary and the leadership team to refine our strategic roadmap and unlock new growth opportunities." More information about Skkynet's technology can be found at https://skkynet.com.
This appointment follows other strategic leadership changes at Skkynet, including the recent appointment of Gary Tillery as CEO and Lee Tedstone to the Board of Directors, indicating a focused effort to strengthen governance and strategic oversight. The addition of Balady specifically targets the company's expansion into high-growth areas like Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI, where her expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and global business development can help navigate competitive landscapes and identify partnership or acquisition opportunities. For industrial firms adopting digital transformation, Skkynet's enhanced advisory capacity could lead to more robust solutions for real-time data integration, potentially accelerating the adoption of AI-driven analytics and automation across manufacturing, energy, and other critical sectors.
