Keolis North America (Keolis) announced David Scorey will step down as president and CEO, effective Dec. 31, and current president and COO Brad Thomas will assume the role of CEO. 

Scorey will join the Keolis North America board as a non-executive director where he will advise Keolis’ senior leadership team across the region as well as the global leadership team in Paris. 

Scorey’s Keolis Legacy

Scorey served the public transportation industry for 42 years, beginning as a mechanical engineer and moving into various managerial positions. 

In 2016, he joined Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) as GM and oversaw record ridership growth, expanded train service, modernized schedules, and significant improvements to reliability and performance. 

In 2021, Scorey was appointed to the position of regional CEO for the North America region. Since then, Keolis has approximately doubled the size of its transit business, secured significant contract awards and renewals in both the U.S. and Canada, and negotiated historic contracts for organized employees. 

After an extensive, and successful, career, this new role will provide Scorey more time to spend with his family and to pursue personal passions. 

Scorey’s Succesor 

Thomas will assume the role of Keolis president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. 

Thomas joined Keolis earlier in 2024 after previously serving as CEO and president of First Transit and First Vehicle Services. There, he oversaw revenue growth; expansion of the business to 300 contracts; extended the portfolio into Central America and India; and managed several strategic acquisitions. 

Since early 2024, Thomas has focused on demonstrating Keolis’ commitment to its public transit agency partners and providing safe and reliable service for passengers. 

In the last year, ridership has continued to grow at Keolis transit operations, the hiring gap for driver operators has narrowed, and four locations have secured recognition for international road safety standards. 

He served as the chair of the board for the North American Transit Alliance from 2020 to 2023 and currently sits on the board of the National Safety Council. 

“Keolis’ reputation for building strong partnerships with its clients, delivering excellent service for passengers, and being an employer of choice across the region were all key drivers of my decision to join Keolis earlier this year,” said Thomas. "I could not be prouder to lead this organization at a time where public transportation is poised for significant growth in service levels, ridership, and an enhanced customer service experience. The growth ambitions we have coupled with an unmatched team truly positions Keolis for success across North America."