OREANDA-NEWS.  Touchstone (AIM: TGL), the AIM listed investment company today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary TGL Services which acquired GOS Systems ("GOS") in late 2014, has appointed Mr Jamie Ridealgh as Chief Executive Officer. In his role, Jamie will lead the executive team, and the operations, sales, and product development teams.

Jamie brings over 15 years of operational security experience, with a track record in the military, governmental, and commercial sectors across the world.

Leading up to this role, Jamie was Director of Operations, Western Canada for G4S Secure Solutions (Canada) Ltd where he was instrumental in formulating and delivering operational planning efficiency. Previously, Jamie was a Regional Intelligence Officer operating from 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit headquarters and was key in bringing civil and military operations closer together to support an integrated approach to reconstruction projects in Iraq. Jamie has also consulted for various international defence and intelligence companies, and initially began his career with the British Army serving in the UK, Northern Ireland, Germany and Iraq.

Franz Forrester, Chief Operating Officer of TGL commented, "We are delighted to have Jamie join the executive team. Jamie is an accomplished executive with an impressive career history in the security and technology industry. Jamie will bring to bear his vast experience in operations, sales, and product development experience to maximise growth potential in a number of operational areas and markets.

Our recent technology upgrades and new clients continue to drive our capabilities and growth, and Jamie's operational and commercial expertise dovetails perfectly with the expansion plans already in progress within the company."

About GOS Systems

·      GOS Systems is a UK security group providing a range of leading-edge tactical and strategic intelligence gathering and secure communication solutions for law enforcement, homeland security and government agencies around the world.

·      GOS' intelligence gathering solutions provide real-time monitoring of cellular, voice, SMS, and IMSI and IMEI metadata.

·      GOS' safe communications solution offers secure mobile telephony services to ensure privacy and security for customers.