About us

We're on a mission to revolutionize the way you manage your buildings, equipment, and IoT solutions. Our goal is simple: to make cutting-edge technology accessible and easy to use for OEMs, system integrators, facilities managers, and end-users like you.

New office location Costa Mesa

Partner with us and tap into the power of our state-of-the-art FIN Framework software and apps. FIN is fully adaptable and can be integrated seamlessly. Our technology accelerates the design, build, and delivery of your own smart products and services.

We are proud to create value, by providing intuitive user-experience, intelligent data-management, simplified workflows and IoT enablement to improve lives, communities and places.

Choose a partner that empowers you to achieve more. Be powered by FIN and J2 Innovations.

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  • We have the most disruptive and innovative technology.
  • We pride ourselves on our friendly, personal and knowledgeable service.
  • We partner with you through the journey, building strong relationships and maintaining trust and authenticity.
  • We’re based in California, with a global team of experts and a spirit of innovation. 
  • We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of  Siemens AG, with global reach but an independent legal entity.
  • We're also proud founders and supporters of Project Haystack, driving the future of smart buildings forward.New Project Haystack logo

 

 

 

Meet the Leadership team

Matteo Pierone

Managing Director

Matteo Pierone

Managing Director

Matteo is the Managing Director of J2 Innovations. He joined the company in 2019 and has held various senior roles in Sales and Services. With extensive experience in the building automation market, Matteo is an evangelist for Project Haystack and a strong advocate of technology to reduce environmental impact and create more sustainable and efficient building systems. 

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Hisham Ennarah

Chief Technology Officer

Hisham Ennarah

Chief Technology Officer

Hisham joined J2 in 2019 and brings over 22+ of software development leadership experience in IoT, big data processing, security, and SaaS solutions. Hisham is responsible for the leadership and delivery of J2 software products.
He's highly passionate about the role IoT will play in our connected world and how intelligence is going to be crucial for future IoT platforms.

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Cristian Ballester

Chief Finance Officer

Cristian Ballester

Chief Finance Officer

Cristian joined J2 Innovations from Siemens US in 2024. With more than 20 years of experience across corporate and operational functions, both in headquarters and regional organization, he developed a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics with a holistic perspective, considering diverse variables and stakeholders to derive effective solutions for short-, medium-, and long-term objectives.

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B. Scott Muench

Vice President of Knowledge Excellence

B. Scott Muench

Vice President of Knowledge Excellence

Scott joined J2 Innovations as a partner in 2011.  Prior to joining, Scott served as Director of Sales, Sr. Applications Engineer, and Manager of Technical Services for Tridium. He is best known as an industry expert in smart homes, smart buildings and smart device management. 

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Joanna Benbow

Global Marketing Director

Joanna Benbow

Global Marketing Director

Joanna joined J2 Innovations in 2022 with extensive experience in marketing and management, having worked with startups, small businesses, and in corporate environments. Alongside the business focus on growth, strategy, and financial stability, she has a passion for sustainability. 

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Meet the Technology team leaders

Gareth Johnson

Chief Software Architect

Gareth Johnson

Chief Software Architect

Gareth is an industry veteran with over 25 years experience in developing software for the Building Automation Industry. Gareth joined J2 Innovations in 2018 after spending nearly 14 years at Tridium. He has been leading the architectural vision and strategy for Edge Building Management Systems at J2 Innovations with a focus on innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology on a global scale.

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Michael Rochelle

Vice President of Technology

Michael Rochelle

Vice President of Technology

Michael joined J2 Innovations as a partner in 2009. He is responsible for research and development, software architecture, organizational technology decisions, and solving significant and complex technical obstacles. Michael Rochelle is extremely passionate about pioneering technology to solve real world problems.

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Emmanuel Val

Head of Product Management

Emmanuel Val

Head of Product Management

Emmanuel joined J2 Innovations from Siemens HQ in 2023. With over ten years of experience in product portfolio growth and innovation in the building industry, he scaled multiple portfolios from early stages and maintained them to a market leadership position.  In his role as Head of Product Management, Emmanuel ensures the success of the FIN products on the market. 
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Get to know the Sales team leaders

David Gits

Global Business Development Manager

David Gits

Global Business Development Manager

Over the past 20 years, David has held various positions in sales, management, and business development, making significant contributions to the industrial and building automation sectors. Driven by values of excellence, reliability, growth, and contribution, David is described by customers as open, proactive, and enthusiastic, always striving to deliver the best value and service.

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Domenico Di Canosa

EMEA Sales Director

Domenico Di Canosa

EMEA Sales Director

Domenico manages sales growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), driving business development and expanding the company's market footprint in smart building solutions and IoT technology. He is also the President of the Smart Buildings Alliance for Smart Cities (SBA) in Italy, where he advocates for the adoption of innovative and sustainable building technologies in urban environments. 

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Xiaohui Dai

APAC General Manager

Xiaohui Dai

APAC General Manager

Xiaohui has 20 years of experience in product management, sales, and business development in automation and software solutions. Before joining J2 Innovations, he held business and management positions at Bosch and ABB. His extensive experience in automation, software, and IoT solutions shapes his emphasis on developing innovative go-to-market strategies to drive business growth.
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