BlackBerry Appoints John Wall as President of QNX Division

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BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) appointed John Wall as President of its QNX division effective November 17, 2025. Wall will report to CEO John J. Giamatteo and succeeds Mattias Eriksson, who will remain as an advisor until December 31, 2025. Wall joined QNX in 1993 and has served in product engineering, service delivery, sales and most recently as Chief Operating Officer. He has overseen QNX's product portfolio and growth in automotive and embedded systems and highlighted recent launches including the next‑generation SDP 8.0 OS and expansion into industrial automation and robotics.

Positive

• Appointment effective November 17, 2025
• Wall joined QNX in 1993 and has long tenure
• Wall served as QNX Chief Operating Officer
• Next‑generation SDP 8.0 product brought to market
• Expanded presence into industrial automation and robotics

Negative

• Outgoing president Mattias Eriksson will depart the company
• Eriksson remains advisor only until December 31, 2025

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WATERLOO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / November 17, 2025 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced the appointment of John Wall as President of its market-leading QNX division, effective immediately. Wall will report to BlackBerry CEO, John J. Giamatteo.

Wall, widely recognized as a leading authority in embedded software, has been an integral member of the QNX team since joining in 1993. He has held roles of escalating seniority within the organization, including in product engineering, service delivery and sales, and most recently served as the division's Chief Operating Officer. Wall has overseen the planning, design and development of QNX's product portfolio and played a key role in driving its significant growth in automotive and general embedded systems. Wall holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Carleton University.

"I'm pleased to announce the appointment of John Wall as President of our QNX business," said Giamatteo. "John's experience and strong reputation in the industry position him uniquely to help drive the QNX business forward. As we embark on the next phase of the QNX growth journey, John's deep knowledge of the product portfolio and the wider embedded software market will ensure we're well-placed to address the incredible opportunities we have in front of us."

"I am honored to take this role at QNX at such an exciting time in its journey. We continue to strengthen our position as a leading provider of high-performance, foundational software in the car and beyond," said Wall. "QNX's world class team has recently brought to market exciting new products, such as our next-generation SDP 8.0 operating system and significantly expanded our presence in adjacent verticals such as industrial automation and robotics. I'm thrilled to lead the team as we deliver transformative value for our customers worldwide."

Wall will succeed Mattias Eriksson, who has decided to pursue other opportunities outside of BlackBerry. The BlackBerry Board expresses its thanks to Mattias for his significant contributions and wishes him well for the future. Eriksson will remain as an advisor to the company until December 31 to ensure a smooth transition.

About BlackBerry

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.

For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

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SOURCE: BlackBerry

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FAQ

Who is the new President of QNX at BlackBerry (BB) and when did the appointment take effect?

John Wall was appointed President of QNX, effective November 17, 2025.

What role will John Wall report to at BlackBerry (BB)?

John Wall will report directly to BlackBerry CEO John J. Giamatteo.

What is John Wall's experience at QNX mentioned in the announcement for BB?

Wall joined QNX in 1993, held roles in product engineering, service delivery, sales, and was COO.

What products or market expansions did BlackBerry (BB) highlight for QNX under Wall's leadership?

The announcement cited the next‑generation SDP 8.0 OS and expanded presence in industrial automation and robotics.

Who is leaving the QNX presidency at BlackBerry (BB) and what is the transition timeline?

Mattias Eriksson is leaving and will serve as an advisor to BlackBerry until December 31, 2025 to support transition.

Does the appointment announcement for BlackBerry (BB) include any financial guidance or earnings figures?

No financial guidance or earnings figures were provided in the appointment announcement.