Skkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. 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. This appointment is significant as it positions Skkynet to capitalize on the accelerating transformation of industrial landscapes driven by artificial intelligence and cloud adoption. Tillery’s transition to CEO marks a pivotal moment for Skkynet as the Company accelerates its expansion into the Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI markets.
His 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. At AVEVA, he played a key role in driving global growth strategies and evaluating new technology opportunities. His deep expertise in software development, system integration and industrial software ecosystems aligns perfectly with Skkynet’s mission to provide secure, real-time data connectivity for critical industrial systems.
Xavier Mesrobian, Chairman of the Board, stated that the company is delighted to appoint Tillery as CEO at this exciting juncture in the company’s history. Since joining the Board, Tillery has demonstrated a profound understanding of the 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.
Tillery expressed excitement about taking on the role, noting that the industrial landscape is undergoing a massive transformation driven by AI and cloud adoption, and that Skkynet’s data intelligence platform is uniquely positioned to solve the complex connectivity and security challenges that come with this shift. He looks forward to working closely with the talented team at Skkynet and the partner community to deliver exceptional value to customers and shareholders. Paul Thomas, who has served as President, will continue in his role, focusing on product vision and core technology development, ensuring that Skkynet remains at the forefront of real-time industrial data innovation. For more information, visit https://skkynet.com.
