TDSi announces that its Managing Director, John Davies, will retire from his role at the end of 2024.

The company’s existing senior team will continue to operate the business under the leadership of Thibaut Galland, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vitaprotech.

TDSi and Vitaprotech

John Davies joined TDSi in 2003, leading a management buyout of the business in February 2005. In 2019 Davies oversaw TDSi’s journey when it joined Vitaprotech.

As part of the wider security industry, Davies is also a highly respected and a well-recognised figure.

He offers his expertise for the benefit of others outside of TDSi by representing both the BSIA and Worshipful Company of Security Professionals.

His time at TDSi

Davies has worked on numerous TDSi product developments and access control integrations, including the launch of the GARDiS Hardware and Software.

Throughout his time at TDSi, he has also overseen major infrastructure projects across notable sites around the world including:

• The Royal Thai Navy
• Brunei Telecom
• Shanghai Metro
• China Petroleum Corp
• China Coal

“Incredible leadership, dedication and support”

Upon the announcement Thibaut Galland, Chief Operating Officer, Vitaprotech commented: “John leaves TDSi with a fantastic, growing team of industry professionals and a strong senior leadership group, all of whom are committed to developing the great foundations left by John to ensure our future success.

“The whole team at TDSi would like to express their gratitude for John’s incredible leadership, dedication and support throughout his years here.”

Galland concludes: “John’s passion and commitment over the course of his 21 years at TDSi have been central to the success of the business.”