John Menzel

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About John Menzel

Repeat Builder of highly profitable disruptive companies. Currently leading an exceptional company in 3millID, providing next generation technologies to global customers, including hyperscaler data centers (900+ worldwide). Expanding 3millID's multi-year technology partnership and growth of the 3millID and Honeywell LENELS2 BlueDiamond NFC DESFire Wallet (Apple, Google, Samsung) reader and credential families, growing 3millID's reseller network, including additional OEM technology partnerships. 25+ year history of leading and winning in the electronic security industry, building disruptive high-caliber products and teams for precision execution. As Founding CEO, of XceedID and 3millID, built companies from bootstrap initial founding to high growth, strong profitability, and ultimately to leading strategic auction exits to the two largest global leading security door opening solutions companies - XceedID to Allegion/Ingersoll-Rand (2008) and 3millID/ThirdMillennium to ASSA Abloy/HID Global (2025). Enjoy mentoring the younger generation in all aspects of business. Diverse capabilities in architecting Startups, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Product and Channel Management, Building Successful Operational Teams, Technology Licensing, M&A Complex Transactions, sell side Exit Planning, and Overall Strategy.