Wavelynx has unveiled a leadership transition alongside the launch of its new APEX Reader, a combination that industry analyst Lee Odess describes as a “mature and positive step” in the company’s next phase of growth.
Backed by Triton since 2023, Wavelynx has been steadily expanding its executive team, now ten leaders strong with seven added in the past 18 months. As part of this evolution, the company has initiated a CEO search while current leaders Hugo Wendling and Robert Lydic transition into more focused roles.
“This is a natural and planned evolution for Wavelynx,” said Wendling in remarks shared with Odess, CEO of The Access Control Collective. “We’re proud of the team and partnerships we’ve built, and this step strengthens our ability to accelerate innovation and deliver greater value to customers.”
Odess emphasized that the changes align with common trends in private equity–backed companies, noting that nearly 70% undergo CEO transitions within two years of acquisition. “This isn’t a shift in direction,” he wrote, “but about creating capacity for leaders to focus on what they do best.”
APEX Reader Sets New Standard
Coinciding with the leadership moves, Wavelynx is debuting the APEX Reader, a platform shaped by 18 months of development to deliver secure, interoperable, and cloud-ready access control. The device reduces deployment challenges by simplifying system setup and management while eliminating the need for on-site servers. It supports a wide range of credentials and third-party integrations, including early adoption by Hanwha Vision for its OnCAFE cloud-based platform.
“With APEX, we’re redefining what customers should expect from a reader,” said Lydic. “It reflects Wavelynx’s commitment to innovation rooted in customer needs and ensures long-term value for our partners.”
Odess summarized the developments as “a growth play, a mainstream move, and a signal that Wavelynx is doubling down on leadership to make a lasting industry impact.”
