TLDR: Hayden AI, a prominent company specializing in vision AI and edge solutions for urban environments, has announced the appointment of Marty Beard as its new Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Beard brings extensive experience in scaling enterprise technology companies, with a focus on leveraging AI for public safety and transportation efficiency.
SAN FRANCISCO – Hayden AI, a leading innovator in vision artificial intelligence and edge computing solutions designed for cities, today announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Marty Beard as its Chief Executive Officer. Beard will also join the company’s Board of Directors, bringing his wealth of experience in guiding and expanding enterprise technology firms.
Based at Hayden AI’s San Francisco headquarters, Beard’s proven track record in scaling technology companies is expected to be instrumental in maximizing the potential of Hayden AI’s patented vision AI and edge processing platform. His most recent role was as Co-Founder and CEO of alwaysAI, a company focused on bringing deep learning to edge devices for real-time applications, which directly aligns with Hayden AI’s core business.
Prior to his tenure at alwaysAI, Beard served as Chief Operating Officer at BlackBerry, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s strategic transition from hardware to security software. His extensive career also includes executive leadership positions at LiveOps (CEO), Sybase (President of Sybase 365), and Oracle (Vice President, Oracle Online).
Lisa Schule, Chair of the Board at Hayden AI, expressed confidence in the new appointment, stating, “Marty brings the right combination of operational expertise, strategic clarity, and deep technology experience to lead Hayden AI into its next chapter. We conducted a thorough search to find the right person to lead the company forward, and I’m confident that Marty’s leadership will help Hayden AI build on its strong foundation and scale with focus and impact.”
Steve Ellis, a Managing Partner of TPG’s The Rise Fund, highlighted the broader impact of AI in the sector: “AI is transforming public safety, and we’re excited to support Hayden AI as they lead that shift — now with Marty driving the next chapter of growth.”
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Marty Beard shared his enthusiasm for his new role, remarking, “I’m honored to join Hayden AI at such an exciting time in the company’s growth. Hayden AI is already making a major difference in cities across the country – improving transportation safety and efficiency through its impressive vision AI platform and strong customer partnerships. I look forward to working with the team to accelerate growth and expand the reach of our technology.” Hayden AI’s technology is dedicated to assisting cities and transportation agencies in enhancing urban safety and efficiency.
