Friday 12 December 2025 - BSIA COMMS
Poole, UK – 12th December 2025 – Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi is delighted to welcome Damian Garner to the team. Damian joins as New Business Sales Associate and brings over 20 years of sales and commercial leadership experience across B2B and B2C markets, strengthening TDSi’s commitment to customer partnerships, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Reflecting on Damian’s appointment, Alex Rumsey, Sales Director at TDSi commented, “Having built his career on helping organisations enhance their commercial performance, holding senior customer-facing roles in business development, strategic account management, and high-value client engagement, Damian is the perfect person to further develop our new business campaign. Renowned for his people-first approach and sharp commercial instinct, he has developed a strong reputation for strengthening partnerships and driving long-term success.”
Damian’s broad career experience spans diverse industries. After establishing himself in corporate sales, Damian founded and led his own recruitment business, deepening his understanding of client needs, service excellence, and trusted relationships. He later expanded internationally into the sports industry, working between the UK and Italy on networking and knowledge-sharing events covering stadium design, operational innovation, and enhancing the fan matchday experience. In this role, he connected suppliers with end users across elite sports - including NFL franchises, Premier League football clubs, major cricket organisations, and national bodies bidding to host international tournaments - identifying new commercial opportunities and strategies to boost profitability.
Damian has also managed a Connells estate agency branch, gaining valuable leadership experience and building a strong foundation in performance-driven team management. Adding a distinctive dimension to his expertise, he holds a degree in forensic archaeology, equipping him with a uniquely analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a methodical approach that he applies across every role.
Speaking about his appointment, Damian commented: “Customers trust TDSi because the products perform, the technology is robust, and the support behind it is second-to-none. I am excited to be joining at such a pivotal time, bringing fresh perspectives from outside the security sector and helping strengthen collaboration between TDSi and its Hirsch Group (formerly Vitaprotech Group) sister companies. I look forward to driving new customer and partner relationships, expanding TDSi’s market presence across new sectors, and supporting strategic initiatives that will shape the company’s next phase of growth.”
TDSi (www.tdsi.co.uk) is part of the Hirsch Group (formerly Vitaprotech Group - www.vitaprotech.com/en/) of companies, which has a combined turnover of $185m and over 700 employees. The Group’s mission is to secure physical access in three critical areas: Access Control, Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Intelligent Monitoring Software.
Established in 1982, TDSi has been at the forefront of the Access Control and integrated security management market for over 40 years. TDSi’s diverse and comprehensive product range encompasses Access Control Systems, Biometric Readers, Security Management software, and IP CCTV Video Management Software. The portfolio can be easily integrated into other security and BMS applications and can be deployed at businesses and organisations of all sizes and types. TDSi is also proud to integrate with some of the leading manufacturers in the security industry, including Milestone, Hanwha Vision, Panasonic, Thinking Software, Suprema, SimonsVoss, Assa Abloy and Calms.
With customers all around the world, millions of people every day rely on TDSi cards to gain secure, reliable access to installations. Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO9001 accredited, TDSi’s access controls range from standalone products to networked and integrated systems for all sectors. The company has customers across a wide range of areas including Healthcare, Finance/Banking, Education, Transportation, Ports and Airports, Utilities, Industrial and Commercial/Retail.
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