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David Lilley Appointed Managing Director of KST’s Security Systems Division

December 10, 2025

Kings Secure Technologies (KST) is delighted to announce the appointment of David Lilley as Managing Director of its Kings Security Systems division. This strategic appointment marks a significant step in KST’s ambition to become the national integrator of choice and a leading provider of cloud security solutions. 

David Lilley is an accomplished senior leader, bringing extensive experience in directing large-scale service, sales and operational teams across the Fire & Security, Facilities Management and Automotive sectors. His distinguished career includes positions at JCI (ADT), Orbis and Goodyear Dunlop, where he has demonstrated a strong track record in delivering strategic transformation, improving organisational efficiency, and driving both revenue and margin growth within complex, multi-site multi-discipline service organisations. 

Recognised for his commercially focused leadership and customer-centric approach, David is known for building high-performing teams and leading major restructuring programmes.. David joins KST with a proven ability to deliver sustainable operational excellence and foster cultural engagement. 

In his new role, David will oversee the entire Kings Security Systems business, with an expanded remit to incorporate the new business sales function. His wealth of experience, which includes senior roles at Trinity Fire & Security, further strengthens KST’s leadership team. 

Darren Gamage, Chief Operating Officer at Kings Secure Technologies, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome David Lilley as Managing Director of our Security Systems division. David’s proven track record in strategic transformation and his deep industry knowledge make him the perfect leader to guide our business through its next phase of growth. I look forward to working closely with David as we continue to innovate, elevate our service offering, and strengthen our position as the integrator and cloud security provider of choice for customers nationwide.” 

David Lilley added: “I am honoured to join Kings Secure Technologies at such an exciting time in its journey. KST’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation and customer service aligns perfectly with my own values. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here, undertaking a strategic review into key areas, and helping to perfect our target operating model for the future. Together, we will build on KST’s strong foundation and drive forward our ambitions for growth and leadership in the security sector.” 

David’s appointment reinforces KST’s dedication to delivering exceptional value and service to clients, while supporting its strategic goals for innovation, compliance and operational excellence.-ends- 

About the Kings Secure Technologies group of companies   

Kings Secure Technologies (KST) is a leading group of companies providing specialist solutions within the Risk, Security and Fire and Life Safety systems sector and operating in a wide range of industries. With our head office based firmly in West Yorkshire and satellite offices in Scotland, the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the South East and South West, we focus on delivering cutting-edge innovative solutions ensuring a full end-to-end risk management approach for our clients.   

Our fully-protected and highly-accredited Technology Monitoring Centre (K-SOC), alongside our Compliance & Risk Management solution from Quidvis provide our clients with round-the-clock monitoring and intelligence-led analysis and reporting, actively preventing criminal activity on our clients’ sites.  For more information go to: www.kingsltd.co.uk 

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