Skkynet Appoints Lee Tedstone to Board of Directors

Seasoned global leader to support Skkynet’s growth, innovation, and go-to-market expansion.

Mississauga, Ontario, December 3, 2025 – Skkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. (“Skkynet” or “the Company”) (OTCQB: SKKY), a global leader in real-time industrial data communication and connectivity solutions, today announced the appointment of Lee Tedstone to its Board of Directors. Tedstone is the CEO of Kobai, an industrial AI and knowledge-graph technology company, and a long-standing leader in the industrial software sector.

“Lee’s experience building and scaling technology businesses around the world will be a tremendous asset to Skkynet,” said Paul Thomas, President of Skkynet. “His leadership in developing go-to-market strategies, optimizing business operations, and driving sustainable revenue growth aligns directly with our objectives as we expand our presence in the industrial data market. We are excited to welcome him to our Board.”

Tedstone has held senior roles with global technology firms, including AVEVA, and brings deep experience across energy, aerospace, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors. He has led organisations through sustained double-digit growth, supported multi-million-dollar M&A and strategic investment initiatives, and driven international expansion across Europe, North America, and Asia. His work spans product innovation, partnership development, and the scaling of high-performance teams in industrial and enterprise software.

“I am thrilled to join the Board of Directors at Skkynet,” said Tedstone. “With industrial companies rapidly advancing automation, connectivity, and AI initiatives, Skkynet is uniquely positioned to provide the secure, scalable infrastructure needed for modern operations. I look forward to helping the team accelerate growth, refine market strategies, and deliver value to customers and shareholders.”

“Lee’s appointment reinforces our commitment to building a world-class leadership team that can guide Skkynet through its next stage of commercial expansion,” added Thomas. “His experience and insight will play a key role in supporting our long-term vision.”