Tom has over 20 years experience in high technology industries, most recently holding a senior position in the batteries and systems integration sector.
By looking at wider applications beyond its traditional security industry base, Derwent expects to develop new solutions and technologies that will benefit existing customers as well.
"This is particularly true in the Defence sector, where the technology threshold is very high," says Mr Handysides. "By competing to meet the needs of that market we will ensure that we reinforce our leading position in other areas such as Security and ITS."