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C3 AI, a leading enterprise AI application software company, has appointed Stephen Ehikian as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025, with Thomas M. Siebel transitioning to Executive Chairman. This leadership change positions C3 AI to capitalize on the growing demand for AI solutions across commercial and government sectors.
Stephen Ehikian appointed CEO of C3 AI, effective September 1, 2025.
Thomas M. Siebel to continue as Executive Chairman.
Ehikian brings expertise from RelateIQ and Airkit.ai, both acquired by Salesforce.
Previously served as Acting Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration.
Aims to expand C3 AI’s leadership in enterprise and agentic AI.
Supported by a distinguished board, including Condoleezza Rice and John Hyten.
C3 AI’s appointment of Stephen Ehikian as CEO marks a pivotal moment in its mission to lead the enterprise AI market. Ehikian, a proven innovator, stated, “I am honored to join C3 AI at such a pivotal time in the AI era. C3 AI is one of the most important companies in the AI landscape and enterprise software, with a platform and applications that are unmatched.” His experience building RelateIQ (foundation of Salesforce Einstein) and Airkit.ai (core to Salesforce Agentforce) equips him to drive C3 AI’s growth and market penetration.
Ehikian’s tenure as Acting Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration saw him implement the President’s AI Action Plan and modernize federal procurement processes. His blend of entrepreneurial success and public sector experience aligns with C3 AI’s dual focus on commercial and government applications. As Dr. Condoleezza Rice, C3 AI Board Member, noted, “Stephen combines entrepreneurial success, technological expertise, and public service experience — and a deep underlying understanding of how AI can serve both commercial markets and government.”
C3 AI’s Agentic AI Platform and industry-specific applications position it to set standards in AI for national security, government systems, and industry. General (Ret.) John Hyten, C3 AI Board Member, emphasized, “As the global race for AI leadership accelerates, Stephen will ensure C3 AI will set the standard for how AI is applied to national security, government systems, and industry.” Ehikian’s leadership will focus on expanding C3 AI’s footprint in these critical areas, leveraging its robust platform to deliver unmatched value.
The C3 AI Board, including Jim Hagemann Snabe, former co-CEO of SAP, expressed strong support: “Under the leadership of Stephen Ehikian, we have the rare combination of the right person, at the right company, in the right market, at the right time,” said Siebel. The transition ensures continuity, with Siebel remaining as Executive Chairman to guide strategic direction, positioning C3 AI to capture a significant share of the enterprise AI market.
Stephen Ehikian’s appointment as CEO, coupled with C3 AI’s innovative platform, reinforces the company’s leadership in enterprise AI. With a strong foundation and strategic vision, C3 AI is well-equipped to drive digital transformation and shape the future of agentic AI globally.
C3 AI is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise.
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