Chris will spearhead IOTech's strategic initiatives and overseeing partnership development to drive the company's next phase of growth.
San Francisco (June 11th, 2025) – IOTech, the leader in open edge computing, announces the appointment of Christopher Timmins as Chief Commercial Officer and to the senior management team. Chris will be responsible for the company's strategic initiatives, overseeing partnership development, and solution advancement to drive IOTech's next phase of growth across industrial automation, renewable energy, and building automation markets.
Chris brings over 25 years of proven leadership experience from Intel Corporation, where he most recently served as General Manager of Solutions, Technologies, and Planning. His extensive expertise spans ecosystem development, strategic partnership management, business development, and operations leadership, with deep specialization in emerging technologies, Internet of Things, and open-source platforms.
"Chris's appointment represents a significant milestone for IOTech," said Keith Steele, CEO and co-founder of IOTech. "His exceptional track record in developing strategic partnerships and building successful technology ecosystems will be invaluable as we expand our market presence. Chris's proven ability to transform complex technology initiatives into successful business outcomes aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver the industry's leading open edge data platform."
During his tenure at Intel, Chris demonstrated remarkable ecosystem-building capabilities, growing participation from zero to more than 100 companies in just 36 months while managing market opportunities exceeding $500 million. His experience collaborating with Fortune 100 companies on strategic technology initiatives positions him to expand IOTech's partner ecosystem and enterprise customer base significantly.
"I'm excited to join IOTech at such a pivotal time in the edge computing industry," said Chris. "Throughout my career, I've focused on building meaningful partnerships that drive both technological innovation and sustainable business growth. IOTech's open approach to edge computing creates tremendous opportunities to address real-world data challenges. I look forward to working with this exceptional team to expand our strategic partnerships and accelerate adoption of our edge platform across key vertical markets."
In his new role, Chris will lead comprehensive strategic planning efforts, develop go-to-market strategies for target industries, and build partnerships that enhance IOTech's competitive position in the rapidly expanding edge computing market.
About IOTech
IOTech Systems is a leading provider of edge computing solutions, delivering high-performance industrial IoT platforms that power intelligent operations at the edge. The company’s solutions provide seamless integration between sensors, devices, applications, and the cloud—enabling real-time data acquisition, edge analytics, and scalable management across diverse industrial environments. Built on an open-source foundation and aligned with industry standards, IOTech champions vendor neutrality and interoperability to provide customers maximum flexibility and choice. IOTech empowers these organizations to harness the full potential of their edge infrastructure. Learn more at www.iotechsys.com.