Gallagher Security celebrates landmark year of growth and innovation

HAMILTON, NZ – Gallagher Security is celebrating a landmark year distinguished by growth and innovation of their industry-leading solutions. As 2024 comes to a close, the global executive team reflects on the milestones that defined the year and offers a glimpse into the bold plans for 2025. 

Award-winning excellence 

Gallagher’s dedication to innovation and quality was recognized across the globe in 2024.  

The cyber-forward Controller 7000 (C7000) earned top honors in New Zealand, India and South Asia, Sweden and Australia, solidifying its place in a new age of cyber defense tech. Gallagher’s excellence was also celebrated with prestigious Manufacturer of the Year awards in the UK and US, while the brand-new Augmented Reality training solution garnered acclaim in Australia where it was launched. 

Mark Junge, Chief Executive, credits Gallagher’s dedication to research and development and customer connectivity as the driver behind this impressive string of awards.  

“We’re pushing what our security solutions deliver to make a positive difference in the world,” he says. “Each year, we reinvest 15% of our annual revenue into R&D so we can uphold our commitment to innovation and lead the way in the industry. The values we uphold as a company are reflected in these awards and I’m thrilled that so many global organizations have honored us in 2024.”   

Driving growth with strategic leadership 

Growth in 2024 was underscored by key appointments in every region, strengthening Gallagher’s global leadership and expertise. Notably, Merv Williams became Chief Marketing Officer in January and Spencer Marshall joined as Executive Vice President - UK and Europe in November. 

Williams reflects that the two have “stepped into our roles at a pivotal time in Gallagher’s journey.” Marshall agrees and adds that “it’s exciting to be part of a company that has built a great brand within the industry.” 

Fostering connection and collaboration  

“The events I attended this year made it abundantly clear that people need the opportunity to gather and learn from each other to facilitate growth,” observes Scott Elliott, Executive Vice President – the Americas.  

Gallagher’s expanding team facilitated that need for connection in 2024, with record-breaking attendance at Intersec, ISC West, and New Zealand’s Security Showcase highlighting growing interest in Gallagher’s solutions. New networking and training events across South Africa and India, the introduction of The Hub – a new interactive demo space at the European Headquarters, and a newly announced partnership with Chubb China underscore the value global teams place on collaborative connectivity with customers and partners.  

Strengthening partnerships  

Partnerships remained a cornerstone of Gallagher’s strategy in 2024. New alliances with Chubb China, Clear Digital in New Zealand, and Australian SMB Lead Vendors Seadan Security and Electronics, Sprint Intercom and Security, GSA Systems, and Freeway Security expanded Gallagher’s reach and reinforced its reputation as a trusted partner.  

“We’ve got customer and Channel Partner relationships that stem back 30-40 years,” notes Craig Schutte, Executive Vice President for APAC and IMEA. “It’s the strength of these relationships and the strength of our teams that will keep driving our growth, and we’re looking forward to being able to add even more value in 2025.” 

Demonstrating leadership in compliance 

Gallagher’s commitment to setting a higher standard extended to compliance, with significant achievements including the global recertification of SOC2 Type 2 and SSF 1014 Alarm Class 3 certification in Sweden. These milestones reflect the company’s dedication to security standards and building customer trust. 

Innovating for the future 

“As we embrace the evolving needs of our customers, we constantly look for ways to expand the capabilities of our existing solutions and add support for new ones,” says Gallagher Security Chief Product Officer, Meredith Palmer.   

In 2024, that included a range of customer-focused solutions, like the cyber-resilient C7000 Enhanced and support for employee badges in Apple Wallet, which added another layer of seamless access to Gallagher's suite of solutions. 

Looking ahead to 2025 

As Gallagher Security celebrates this year’s accomplishments, the team is setting its sights on an even more ambitious 2025.  

Mark Junge: "2024 was just the beginning for Gallagher. This year we asked ourselves, what if security was capable of so much more? You'll see the answer to that question in what we've got planned for the new year ahead." 

Learn more about how Gallagher is unlocking more for customers and the ethos guiding their innovation strategy.