News

Intersection tabs former AmEx president as president and CEO

Intersection, the firm transforming payphones into Wi-Fi and digital out-of-home ad kiosks in New York City, has tabbed the Al Kelly, the former president of AmEx, as its new president and CEO.

February 18, 2016

Technology and media company Intersection, the result of a merger between Control Group and Titan, announced that it has named former American Express president Al Kelly as president and CEO.

The company recently launched LinkNYC, a communications network that is replacing more than 7,500 payphones with a free municipal Wi-Fi and digital signage ad kiosk network in New York City. Intersection is owned by a consortium of investors led by Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company.

According to the announcement, Kelly is the former president of American Express, where held he several senior positions over his 23-year career, including head of the global consumer group, and while at American Express he began the company's digital transformation. Kelly also brings significant experience managing public-private partnerships as president and CEO of the 2014 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee and as chairman of the 2015 Papal visit to New York City.

"Intersection's breadth of municipal partnerships and media assets combined with its extensive design and technology expertise is unprecedented and I'm thrilled to lead its talented team as we capitalize on the immense opportunity in front of us," Kelly said in the announcement. "LinkNYC is just the beginning of what's possible when media and technology work together to bring digital experiences into physical space. Intersection is at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions to improve life in cities while strengthening the critical relationship between local governments and their residents and businesses."

"Al's experience managing global-scale businesses combined with his demonstrated leadership in partnering with the public sector on complex projects makes him a perfect choice to lead Intersection as we work to bring connectivity solutions like LinkNYC to cities across the world," Intersection Chairman Dan Doctoroff said. "Al has a well-earned reputation as a strong but caring leader and an extremely sharp strategic thinker, inspiring those who have worked with him throughout his career."