Tag: Joseph Grillo
Azure Access Technology appoints Joseph Grillo to board of directors
October 16, 2025SSN Staff
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Azure Access Technology, a U.S.-based manufacturer of enterprise-grade access control hardware platforms, has announced the appointment of Joseph Grillo to its board of directors.
A recognized leader in the electronic security and identification industry, Grillo brings over 30 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the security technology sector.
In his new role, Grillo will focus on business development and strategic growth initiatives, guiding...
ACRE names Don Joos as new CEO
May 4, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—ACRE, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, has announced that Don Joos will join the executive team as the company's new CEO, effective May 23, 2022. The announcement comes one day after ACRE Founder and CEO Joseph Grillo announced his retirement, effective May 20.
Joos is a proven and experienced technology leader who is well-positioned to lead ACRE through its next phase of growth.
"Don joins the company at a pivotal time and is primed to deliver...
ACRE Founder and CEO Joseph Grillo announces retirement
May 2, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—ACRE, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, today announced that Founder and CEO Joseph Grillo is retiring, effective May 20, 2022, and named new CEO Don Joos, who will join the executive team effective May 23, 2022.
A proven and respected leader who has driven ACRE's business transformation and growth strategy, Grillo's deep knowledge of the security and access control businesses resulted in strong operating results, a track record of 11 successful...
Vanderbilt to acquire Ireland-based access control company
September 7, 2016Paul Ragusa
WIESBADEN, Germany—Vanderbilt, a global provider of security systems based here, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Access Control Technology Ltd (ACT), a Dublin-based company that designs and manufactures enterprise-level and cloud-based access control and video management solutions.
Although the financial details of the deal were not released, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016.
“We really like the strategic fit with ACT, which has...