Martin Ruda, managing director of the Tall Group of Companies, said: "Marketing forms an important part of our strategy to grow the business both in the UK and internationally, so we are delighted that Dominic has taken on this new role.

"During his time with the Group he has contributed to our ongoing success of the business and demonstrated a high level of expertise resulting in a targeted approached to key audiences."

Coghlan will head up an expanded marketing team capable of handling the additional requirements arising from the group's organic growth and the acquisition of ID Data Cards at the end of 2009.

To that end the group is currently recruiting for two new roles - a marketing assistant to be based in Petersfield and a sales and marketing executive based in Runcorn.