Minuteman Security & Life Safety, the 2025 Systems Integrator of the Year and a provider of integrated security and life-safety solutions across critical infrastructure, data centers, healthcare, education and enterprise environments, appointed Eric Joseph as global director of business development and strategy.

In this role, Joseph will lead Minuteman’s vertical market strategy, strengthen national partnerships and accelerate the company’s expansion across key U.S. regions. Joseph brings more than two decades of experience in access control, enterprise security systems and strategic sales leadership. Most recently, he served as vice president of strategic sales at LenelS2, where he led enterprise initiatives focused on cloud migration, large-scale integrated systems, and emerging technologies, including NFC-enabled access solutions. During his tenure, he held multiple leadership roles, including senior director of the Northeast region and director of business development for the A&E Consultant Program, where he built strong relationships with architects, engineers, consultants and enterprise end users.

“Eric’s background in enterprise access control, consultant engagement and strategic sales leadership makes him an exceptional addition to our Minuteman team,” said Jack Johnson, chief revenue officer, Minuteman Security & Life Safety. “As we continue to expand our vertical focus across data centers, critical infrastructure, healthcare and other highly regulated industries, Eric brings the strategic vision and industry relationships necessary to deepen our presence nationwide. His experience working with complex, large-scale environments complements Minuteman’s commitment to operational excellence and long-term client partnerships.”

Joseph said, “I’ve always had a passion for this industry, for the technology and, more importantly, for the people we protect. Minuteman really stood out to me because they combine deep technical expertise with real innovation and a truly personalized approach to solving complex security challenges. The leadership team is made up of true industry veterans who’ve done it all and understand security at a practical level as well as from a boardroom perspective. There’s a clear vision for how Minuteman can lead the security industry into the future, with a genuine commitment to customers and their security needs. I’m excited to be a part of this organization and look forward to driving success for both our team and the customers who trust us.”