Skkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. has appointed Lee Tedstone, CEO of industrial AI and knowledge-graph technology company Kobai, to its Board of Directors. Tedstone brings extensive experience from senior roles at global technology firms including AVEVA, with a background spanning energy, aerospace, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors. His appointment reflects Skkynet's commitment to building a leadership team capable of guiding the company through its next stage of commercial expansion in the industrial data market.
Paul Thomas, President of Skkynet, stated that Tedstone's experience in building and scaling technology businesses worldwide would be valuable as the company expands its presence. Tedstone has led organizations through sustained double-digit growth, supported multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions, and driven international expansion across Europe, North America, and Asia. "His leadership in developing go-to-market strategies, optimizing business operations, and driving sustainable revenue growth aligns directly with our objectives," Thomas said.
Tedstone expressed enthusiasm about joining the board, noting that industrial companies are rapidly advancing automation, connectivity, and AI initiatives. "Skkynet is uniquely positioned to provide the secure, scalable infrastructure needed for modern operations," he said. He looks forward to helping the team accelerate growth, refine market strategies, and deliver value to customers and shareholders. The appointment comes as industrial companies increasingly seek secure infrastructure for automation and AI initiatives, positioning Skkynet to capitalize on growing market demand for real-time industrial data solutions.
Skkynet provides secure, real-time data connectivity and edge processing for industrial systems, bridging plant systems, cloud platforms, and AI to enable intelligent operations across industrial verticals. The company's solutions help organizations optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation while maintaining security and data privacy standards. For more information, visit https://skkynet.com.
Thomas added that Tedstone's experience and insight would play a key role in supporting Skkynet's long-term vision. This strategic board appointment signals Skkynet's focus on capturing market share as industrial sectors accelerate digital transformation. The move underscores how industrial technology companies are strengthening leadership with AI and operational technology expertise to address growing demand for secure data infrastructure that connects legacy systems with modern AI applications.
