Movement in Progress: Hayden AI, Keolis Passenger Transport Services
New CEO Appointed at Hayden AI and Keolis Commuter Services
John Killeen, a seasoned chartered mechanical engineer with a Master of Science in railway systems engineering, has been appointed as the new CEO of Keolis Commuter Services, effective from September 1, 2025. Killeen has been serving as the vice president of asset management at Keolis Commuter Services since 2017.
In a separate announcement, Marty Beard has been appointed as the CEO of Hayden AI, a company making a significant impact on cities across the country by improving transportation safety and efficiency. Beard, who brings a wealth of experience from leading and scaling enterprise technology companies, will take over the role at Hayden AI in August 2025.
Beard's career includes executive leadership roles at BlackBerry, LiveOps, Sybase, and Oracle. Most recently, he co-founded and served as CEO of alwaysAI, a company specialising in computer vision and deep learning for real-time applications on edge devices. At BlackBerry, Beard contributed to the company's strategic shift from hardware to security software.
Lisa Schule, the Board Chair at Hayden AI, expressed her excitement about Beard's appointment, stating that he brings the right combination of operational expertise, strategic clarity, and deep technology experience to lead the company. Beard himself expressed his eagerness to join Hayden AI at an exciting time in the company's growth and looks forward to working with the team to accelerate growth and expand the reach of the technology.
As for Keolis Commuter Services, Killeen's dedication and expertise will be essential as the company continues to improve service for the greater Boston community. Brad Thomas, CEO of Keolis North America, expressed his support for Killeen's leadership role, noting Killeen's deep knowledge of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Commuter Rail network operations and assets.
Killeen has led the procurement and introduction of new rolling stock at two major railways, Go-Via Thameslink Railway and Southern Railway in the U.K. Hayden AI, on the other hand, is making a major difference in cities across the country by improving transportation safety and efficiency.
With Killeen's appointment at Keolis Commuter Services and Beard's at Hayden AI, both companies are poised for continued growth and success in their respective industries.
[1] Source: Hayden AI Press Release [3] Source: Marty Beard's LinkedIn Profile
- The appointment of Marty Beard as CEO of Hayden AI signifies a significant shift in the company's leadership, given his extensive experience in managing and scaling enterprise technology companies in the industry.
- John Killeen's expertise in railway systems engineering, coupled with his experience in management and finance, makes him perfectly suited to lead Keolis Commuter Services, a transportation business, and improve service for the greater Boston community.
- Both Hayden AI and Keolis Commuter Services, with their focus on technology and improving transportation safety and efficiency, stand to benefit from the leadership of Beard and Killeen, respectively, and further expand their reach within their industries.
- The fusion of technology in the rail industry, as demonstrated by Killeen's successful implementation of new rolling stock at two major railways, and the application of artificial intelligence in transportation, as exemplified by Hayden AI's solutions, promises innovative advancements and growth in both sectors.
