C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, today announced that Stephen Ehikian has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of C3 AI, effective September 1, 2025. Mr. Ehikian is a recognized innovator in the enterprise software industry and most recently served as Acting Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Thomas M. Siebel will continue to serve as Executive Chairman.
“I am honored to join C3 AI at such a pivotal time in the AI era,” said Stephen Ehikian, CEO, C3 AI. “C3 AI is one of the most important companies in the AI landscape and enterprise software, with a platform and applications that are unmatched. I am confident that we will be able to capture an increasing share of the immense market opportunity in Enterprise AI.”
Mr. Ehikian is a seasoned technology leader with a record of building and scaling AI companies that defined new categories in enterprise software. He successfully built RelateIQ and Airkit.ai, both acquired by Salesforce. RelateIQ became the foundation of Salesforce Einstein, and Airkit.ai is now a core component of Salesforce Agentforce.
Mr. Ehikian most recently served as President Trump’s appointee as Acting Administrator of the General Services Administration. In this role, he significantly strengthened the GSA’s technology infrastructure, was responsible for implementing the President’s AI Action Plan, and drove the modernization of the federal procurement process.
“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,” said Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, and C3 AI Board Member. “With Stephen’s balance of vision, innovation, and accountability, and Tom continuing in his role as Executive Chairman, C3 AI is poised to extend its global reach.”
“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,” said General (Ret.) John Hyten, Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and C3 AI Board Member.
“Throughout his career, Stephen has demonstrated how technology can create value — for businesses, institutions, and society,” said Jim Hagemann Snabe, Chairman, Siemens, former co-CEO, SAP, and C3 AI Board Member. “With his deep technical expertise and proven ability to build future-forward companies, I am confident C3 AI will extend its leadership in Enterprise AI and define the future of agentic AI.”
“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 Thomas M. Siebel, Executive Chairman, C3 AI. “The board of directors, the executive leadership team, and I are enthusiastic about working with Stephen as he drives the growth and market penetration of C3 AI to realize its full potential.”
