Stephen Ehikian Appointed CEO of C3 AI

Sep 4, 2025
C3 AI has appointed Stephen Ehikian as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025, succeeding Thomas Siebel who will continue as Executive Chairman.

C3 AI has appointed Stephen Ehikian as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025, announced in a press release. Ehikian, a recognized innovator in the enterprise software industry, succeeds Thomas Siebel, who will continue to serve as Executive Chairman.

Ehikian brings a wealth of experience to C3 AI, having previously served as Acting Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration and as a tech executive who built companies like RelateIQ and Airkit.ai, both acquired by Salesforce. His appointment comes as C3 AI aims to capture a larger share of the enterprise AI market.

The company recently reported a decline in revenue for the fiscal first quarter, with $70.3 million in revenue, down from $87.2 million in the same period last year. This financial backdrop sets the stage for Ehikian to drive growth and market penetration for C3 AI's suite of AI applications.

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