Shail Khiyara
CEO,
Swarm
Shail Khiyara is a global AI and automation executive, board member, and thought leader focused on turning advanced technology into real business value. He has spent more than two decades building, scaling, and leading enterprise software and AI companies across industrial, supply chain, and automation domains, with a reputation for navigating complexity and driving execution through periods of volatility.
Shail serves as the CEO of SWARM Engineering, an AI-powered decision intelligence company helping organizations move from reactive operations to system-wide optimization.
A board member and advisor to multiple AI and automation companies, Shail brings a strong governance lens shaped by capital allocation discipline, responsible AI oversight, and deep operating experience. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI, Shail is a frequent contributor to leading publications including the Financial Times and CIO Journal. He is the author of two books - Intelligent Automation and Agentic Artificial Intelligence. He is also the founder of VOCAL, a global think tank of senior Fortune 500 leaders focused on practical AI adoption.
Shail serves as the CEO of SWARM Engineering, an AI-powered decision intelligence company helping organizations move from reactive operations to system-wide optimization.
A board member and advisor to multiple AI and automation companies, Shail brings a strong governance lens shaped by capital allocation discipline, responsible AI oversight, and deep operating experience. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI, Shail is a frequent contributor to leading publications including the Financial Times and CIO Journal. He is the author of two books - Intelligent Automation and Agentic Artificial Intelligence. He is also the founder of VOCAL, a global think tank of senior Fortune 500 leaders focused on practical AI adoption.