John J. Giamatteo

At-a-Glance

Chief Executive Officer at BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB)
Leads BlackBerry's evolution as a provider of foundational software for automotive and physical AI systems and secure communications.
Oversees QNX, BlackBerry's trusted software platform, used in over 275 million vehicles worldwide.
BlackBerry's Secure Communications division is trusted by a majority of G20 governments, NATO, and 8 of the 10 largest global banks.
Previously served as President of BlackBerry’s Cyber Security Business Unit.
Held C-Suite roles at McAfee, AVG Technologies, RealNetworks, Solera, and Nortel Networks.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an MBA from St. John’s University.

Biography

John J. Giamatteo serves as the Chief Executive Officer at BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB). In this role, he guides the company's development as a provider of foundational software for automotive and physical AI systems, alongside mission-critical secure communications solutions. Under his leadership, BlackBerry has reinforced its focus on embedded software, including QNX, a trusted platform powering critical systems in automotive, robotics, and medical devices.