Friday 08 August 2025 - BSIA Comms
Vaulx en Velin, France — August 5, 2025 — Vitaprotech Group, a global leader in high-security access control, video, perimeter protection, and identity authentication solutions, today announced the appointment of Richard Huison as Managing Director of Hirsch UK and TDSi, unifying teams and all activities of Vitaprotech Group across the UK. In this role, Huison will lead UK operations, drive growth strategies, and strengthen both companies’ position as trusted providers of brilliantly simple, scalable, and unified security solutions.
Richard Huison’s extensive industry experience across Gallagher Security, CDVI, Vanderbilt, and other leading access control companies brings a proven track record guiding teams through transformation and growth in high-security sectors including military, government, banking, and critical infrastructure. Most recently, as Regional Manager for UK and Europe at Gallagher, he led high-performing sales and technical teams to deliver innovative, compliance-driven, and cyber-secure security solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and resilience. His long-term commitment to access control, perimeter security, and integrated systems ideally positions him to lead the regional expansion of Hirsch’s unified, high-security platforms for all scales of enterprises.
Huison’s appointment reinforces Hirsch’s commitment to building high performance cultures based on trust, accountability, and shared purpose, while placing customer experience at the center of its global strategy. Across the Velocity, Velocity Vision, Hirsch Perimeter, and TDSi GARDIS platform, he leads Hirsch’s commitment to delivering integrated platforms that combine perimeter protection, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and cybersecurity to protect what matters most.
“I’m passionate about unlocking the potential in others — our teams, our partners, and our customers — helping individuals grow while ensuring the business grows alongside them,” said Huison. “Together, we’ll innovate, push boundaries, and deliver excellence in everything we do.”
“I’m honored to be joining Hirsch UK and TDSi at such an exciting moment in their development. Both brands have a strong legacy, passionate teams, and immense potential for growth. I’m especially excited to champion Hirsch UK’s high-security solutions and support the continued evolution of TDSi’s GARDiS platform. Together, we’ll build on the strengths of both organizations to deliver even more compelling business value to our partners and customers.”