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BlackBerry appoints John Wall as QNX President after Mattias Eriksson departs
BLACKBERRY Ltd
- Mattias Eriksson stepped down as President of QNX effective November 18, 2025 to pursue other opportunities.
- John Wall appointed President of QNX effective immediately, reporting to CEO John J. Giamatteo.
- Wall has been with QNX since 1993, most recently as COO, and will lead QNX's growth in automotive and embedded systems.
- Eriksson will remain as an advisor to BlackBerry until December 31, 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
- Separation pay and benefits for Eriksson are as described in BlackBerry's May 2025 proxy statement.