SWARM Engineering Welcomes AI & Automation Executive Shail Khiyara as Chief Executive Officer

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SWARM Engineering ("SWARM"), the cutting-edge Agentic AI platform revolutionizing industrial operations, has appointed Shail Khiyara as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A globally recognized leader in AI, automation, and enterprise SaaS, Khiyara brings over two decades of transformational leadership, scaling high-growth businesses and driving digital transformation.

Backed by S2G Investments, SWARM is pioneering the next wave of intelligence in Industrial operations, leveraging Agentic AI and Challenge Engineering® to automate and optimize complex operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and deliver decision intelligence at scale. 

"We believe Shail's track record in scaling AI and automation companies is exactly what SWARM needs to redefine industrial operations," said Mike Wise, Principal at S2G Investments. "His deep industrial experience, combined with a relentless, customer-first mindset, strongly positions him to propel SWARM forward—which we believe can deliver game-changing efficiencies and set a new standard for the industry."

Anthony Howcroft has stepped into the role of Executive Chairman, where he will continue to drive SWARM's thought leadership and product vision.

"SWARM has always been about redefining what's possible with AI in industrial decision-making," said Anthony Howcroft, Executive Chairman at SWARM. "With Shail's leadership, we are entering a pivotal phase of growth and innovation. His deep expertise in AI and automation makes him the ideal leader to scale our impact and accelerate industry adoption. As Executive Chairman, I look forward to shaping SWARM's long-term vision, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve and continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers."

Khiyara is a renowned authority on Agentic AI and a trailblazer in intelligent automation. As the co-author of Intelligent Automation – Bridging the Gap between Business & Academia and the founder of VOCAL (Voice of Customer in the AI Landscape)—a powerhouse think tank of Fortune 500 executives—he is shaping the global AI revolution.

A visionary leader in AI and automation, Khiyara has spearheaded transformative advancements in industrial operations. Most recently, he led the development of AI-driven decision intelligence with state-of-the-art, tailored neural networks – boosting efficiency and delivering massive savings across critical resources including, water, energy, chemicals.  Previously, serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Officer, he played a pivotal role in doubling revenue, scaling global AI adoption, and positioning automation firms as industry powerhouses.

"SWARM is not just implementing AI – it's redefining how industries think, decide, and operate," said Shail Khiyara, CEO at SWARM. "Industrial enterprises are drowning in complexity—siloed data, inefficiencies, and decisions made with incomplete information cost them millions every year. SWARM's Agentic AI and Challenge Engineering® turn this chaos into clarity, unlocking real-time intelligence and operational efficiency that translates directly into massive cost savings. This is the future of AI-powered industrial transformation, and I am honored to lead SWARM in shaping it."

The appointment marks a crucial moment for industrial AI acceleration.  Sebastián Trolli, Global Head of Industrial Automation & Software at Frost & Sullivan, emphasized SWARM's disruptive potential. "AI is no longer a competitive advantage – it's an operational imperative. SWARM Engineering is leading the charge in Agentic AI driven operational efficiency and with Shail's leadership, the company is primed to drive breakthrough efficiency, agility, and business impact."

About SWARM Engineering

SWARM Engineering is an AI-powered platform designed to solve complex operational challenges through advanced Agentic AI and Challenge Engineering®. By automating decision-making across supply chain, workforce & production planning, and logistics, SWARM helps enterprises achieve significant cost savings and efficiency gains.

About S2G

S2G is a multi-stage investment firm focused on venture and growth-stage businesses across food & agriculture, oceans, and energy. The firm provides capital and value-added resources to companies and leadership teams pursuing market-based solutions designed to deliver greater value, improved outcomes, and enhanced performance over traditional alternatives. With a commitment to creating long-term, measurable outcomes, S2G structures flexible capital solutions that can range from venture funding through growth equity to debt and infrastructure financing.

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