Longevity and industry experience lead to internal promotion within national management team

AUSTRALIA – Global Security manufacturer Gallagher Security has announced the promotion of Karl Harris to the role of National High Security & Federal Manager.  

Karl has been an integral part of Gallagher Security since joining the Australian Sales team in 2015 as a Business Development Manager (BDM) in South Australia. Two years later he took up a newly established role as Sales Manager for South Australia and Northern Territory (SA & NT) and during his six-year tenure, the region has seen exceptional growth.

Building key relationships within the High Security space, Karl has established connections with key Defence primes. This along with his proven ability to grow business sees him well positioned to continue working closely with Gallagher’s High Security Channel Partners and Australian Federal Government clients with a focus on customer satisfaction and development. 

Craig Schutte, Gallagher Security’s Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific and India, Middle East, and Africa says Karl was a natural fit for the position due to his longevity with the company and his vast experience with Federal work and sensitive sites across the SA and NT regions. 

“Working with our valued Channel Partners in South Australia and the Northern Territory, Karl and his team have grown the Region in many key verticals, including Defence, Education, Mining, Councils, and Health. Karl brings with him a passion for High Security with SA and NT experiencing a significant investment in expanding national Defence capability, which he has been involved in for a number of years,” says Craig.

Karl steps into the role from 1 November, joining Matt Turco, High Security Solutions Engineer to make up Gallagher Security’s High Security Team for Australia. Karl looks forward to supporting Channel Partners nationwide along with ensuring all of Gallagher’s High Security and Federal clients continue receiving the same level of support and service they have come to expect.

“I am looking forward to applying the engagement and passion I have for High Security and Federal Accounts across SA and NT to my new position nationwide. I am ready to support High Security requirements and deliver great outcomes for our many clients. This includes the continued support of our regional Gallagher teams, Channel Partners, Consultants, Builders, and other groups working in this critical vertical space,” says Karl.

Karl will be attending the Security & Government Expo (SAGE) on Thursday 16th November where he is looking forward to meeting partners and clients in the region.

The current team of Mark Vickery and George Dunleavy will continue to support Channel Partners and End Users across SA and NT. With SA and the NT developing as key Defence locations, the Sales Manager position will be replaced as a matter of priority to support Gallagher’s continued efforts in region.