HID has appointed Jos Beernink as Vice President for Europe within its Physical Access Control (PACS) division, where he will lead strategy, sales and operations across the region.
He will focus on helping organisations modernise their workplaces and physical environments through trusted identity solutions and advanced access control technologies.
Beernink brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience in the technology and security sectors, having previously held senior roles at companies including Atari, Tech Data, Samsung Electronics, Honeywell Security & Fire, Genetec and Milestone Systems.
He said HID’s scale, innovation and clear vision made the company well positioned to guide customers through the digital transformation of access control, from mobile and cloud-connected systems to emerging biometric authentication methods.
Since joining HID, Beernink has reportedly prioritised strengthening the company’s presence in Europe through closer channel partnerships, enhanced enterprise support, expansion of sales and engineering teams and increased investment in growth markets such as data centres, critical infrastructure, healthcare, government and smart buildings.
Beernink holds a business degree in Commercial Economics, studied Business Administration in the Netherlands and completed executive programmes at Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Nyenrode University. Outside of work, he is a licensed pilot, runner and active member of his local Lions International chapter.
Gerald Grattoni, HID’s Vice President & Head of Mature Markets, said Beernink brings a wealth of experience and a strong customer-first mindset that will help drive continued growth and innovation across Europe.
