Beonyx has spent the last year proving its performance, but as the company moves into its next phase of expansion, one of the challenges is scaling its team. With interest growing across sectors, including defense, civil security, and local municipalities, our growth depends on building new partnerships to advance the mission.

To keep up, Beonyx has brought on two new leaders: Sylvain Bedard, Vice President of Development Affairs, and Philippe Gaumond, Director of Financial Strategy. Together, they bring deep experience in military operations and hard-tech scaling, a skill set that will turn our real-world traction into sustainable momentum.

We recently spoke with both leaders to better understand their vision for Beonyx, why they joined the team, and how they’re shaping the company’s next chapter, from establishing operational readiness to earning long-term trust from our partners, investors, and customers.

A Platform Built for Real Impact

Having served in the Canadian Forces for nearly three decades, including deployments in Afghanistan, the Sinai Desert, and the Balkans, Sylvain Bedard has a frontline perspective that will be valuable in breaking into new industries.

“I’ve seen how rapidly evolving threats, an unpredictable international system, and challenging operating environments, such as the Arctic, demand versatile and resilient solutions,” he says.

Beonyx’s all-electric, all-terrain platform, including its AI-enabled control architecture and modular payload design, immediately resonated with Bedard. “The Beonyx platform… represents exactly the kind of innovation that can make a tangible difference in both military and civilian contexts,” he emphasizes.

His decision to join Beonyx was equally strategic, and he explained, “I was drawn to join at this critical stage to contribute directly to the final development and deployment, ensuring this capability reaches NATO allies, strategic industries, and remote communities where it can have the greatest operational impact.”

Engineering Growth with Financial Precision

Philippe Gaumond brings a sharp eye for execution to our company. “Over the past few years, I’ve supported more than 35 hardtech startups across Québec and Canada, working at the intersection of financing, structuring, and execution,” he shares. Now, his focus is helping Beonyx accelerate growth without sacrificing rigor.

“The priority is building strong foundations that support scale — not only from a technology standpoint but also commercially, financially, and operationally,” Gaumond says. “The second priority is securing the right financial partners: people who believe in the founders’ vision… and understand the full potential of the B1.”

He adds that trust is earned through transparency and proof. “With the B1 platform, seeing it in action – and experiencing it – is what creates conviction. My role is to help translate Beonyx’s vision into concrete proof points for the product and the team’s ability to execute.”

Experience with Edge and Passion

Bedard’s path from military service to defense innovation gives him an edge in procurement and deployment. “Post-military, I translated civilian vehicles into operational systems, gaining expertise in innovation integration and rapid capability adaptation,” he notes.

“This combination of operational insight, commercial experience, and hands-on innovation positions me to help Beonyx accelerate deployment, scale effectively, and deliver meaningful results where it matters most,” Bedard continues.

But it’s the opportunity to make a lasting impact that excites him most. “I am passionate about facilitating the work of defense and security professionals… At the same time, the platform’s ability to provide clean, green solutions across multiple industries presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate how Canadian innovation can solve complex challenges beyond the military domain.”

Leadership That Knows (and Can Achieve) the Mission

Beonyx has moved beyond validating its capabilities and is focused on building the system to scale. That’s where leadership like Bedard and Gaumond’s becomes so important.

In their own words, the mission is clear: “Beonyx is pioneering versatile, all-electric, AI-enabled platforms that transform operational capability, deliver sustainable solutions, and create lasting value,” Bedard says.

“Beonyx is building a future that refuses to compromise on modular, AI-ready, all-terrain electric mobility that can operate where it matters most,” Gaumond adds. The arrival of our latest team members represents more than a shift in titles; it reflects our broader commitment to growing with focus, building trust, and ensuring Beonyx’s long-term vision is backed by the leadership capable of achieving it.