Trellidor Holdings CEO Terry Dennison to Retire After 25 Years of Strategic Corporate Transformation

Terry Dennison steps down as Trellidor Holdings CEO, with Damian Judge set to take the helm of the JSE-listed security company in July 2026.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 17, 2026, 10:08 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from BusinessTech

The Conclusion of a Quarter Century Tenure

Trellidor Holdings has confirmed the upcoming retirement of Terry Dennison, marking the end of a leadership era that spanned over two decades at the helm of the security specialist. Dennison, who originally joined the company as Chief Financial Officer and executive director in 1999, has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2001. His departure, effective June 30, 2026, represents a significant shift for the JSE listed entity, which has grown into a prominent manufacturer of custom security barriers across the South African and African markets since its founding in 1976.

Navigating the Shift from Private to Public Ownership

A defining characteristic of Dennison’s 25 year tenure was his role in guiding the company through major structural evolutions, most notably the transition from private ownership to a public listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2015. Under his direction, the group recently underwent a series of strategic divestments, including the sale of Taylor and NMC. These moves were designed to simplify the business model and strengthen the balance sheet, positioning the R125 million market cap company for a more focused operational future.

Structured Succession and Internal Promotion

To ensure institutional continuity, the board has appointed Damian Judge as the incoming CEO, effective July 1, 2026. Judge, a chartered accountant with 15 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, has served as Trellidor’s CFO since 2019. Over the past year, he has taken on additional leadership responsibilities within sales and marketing as part of a deliberate transition plan. The group indicates that Judge has been a primary architect of new growth strategies, the impact of which is expected to materialize in the company’s near term financial performance.