Gallagher Security has successfully navigated a year of global expansion, innovation, and strategic growth as 2025 comes to an end.
The executive team at Gallagher looks back on the progress made during the year and prepares for the ambitious goals set for 2026.
Expansion driven by regional strength
In 2025, Gallagher enhanced its global operations by appointing new leaders across various regions and celebrating significant milestones of long-serving team members. Notable appointments included Matt Butts as Executive Vice President for the Americas, Nemer Mdradas as Regional Director for MENA, and new business development roles in Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa.
According to Chief Executive Mark Junge, the company's success is primarily due to its global team's dedication. "Our people are the engine behind our momentum," Junge stated. "In 2025, we welcomed exceptional new talent, celebrated long-serving contributors, and reinforced the culture that makes Gallagher strong."
Global reach and local impact
Europe shared continued growth with a new office opening, while Australia increased its regional abilities
This year, Gallagher extended its influence across key markets, reclaiming full ownership of its Africa operations while expanding into India and the Middle East. Europe experienced continued growth with a new Stockholm office opening, while Australia increased its regional capabilities with new appointments and a Gold Coast office.
According to Craig Schutte, EVP for APAC & IMEA, these changes in 2025 are part of a larger strategy to boost regional activity. "From renewed investment in Africa to expanding across India and the Middle East, 2025 demonstrated the impact of empowered local teams backed by global strength," Schutte reflected. In the UK and Europe, Spencer Marshall, EVP for the region, pointed to increased demand and customer interaction, which he believes sets a solid foundation for the coming year.
Ongoing innovation and products
Gallagher made significant strides in innovation with new product launches in 2025. Their PIV-compliant High Security Controller 7000 offered enhanced cyber protection, while the QuickSwitch feature simplified system upgrades, receiving strong market feedback.
The cloud solution OneLink also grew, extending customer reach internationally. Additionally, the release of Command Center v9.40 introduced more efficient maintenance workflows and future-ready architecture.
Strengthening partnerships and community contributions
Partnerships remained central to Gallagher's strategy, with expanded collaborations across the Middle East, India, Latin America, APAC, and Europe. This included multiple Memoranda of Understanding, new partner enablement programs, and high-profile industry events.
The Digital Badge Program was expanded to acknowledge achievements in training among Channel and End Users in APAC and IMEA, alongside regional excellence awards and technical training. In the Americas, newly appointed EVP Matt Butts acknowledged the region's dynamic environment, stating, "The energy across the Americas this year has been incredible. The foundation laid this year sets us up for significant growth in 2026.”
Community impact and recognition
Gallagher was also distinguished as Best Large Business and Supreme Award winner at the New Zealand awards
Gallagher has also significantly contributed to community initiatives, setting new fundraising records at their Bravehearts Charity Golf Day in Australia and doubling their breast cancer fundraising goal at GSX. Additional efforts included the introduction of a mobile shark patrol alert system in Australia and security enhancements for the Richey Suncoast Theater in Florida.
The company's innovative approach was recognized through numerous awards for their High Security Controller 7000 and QuickSwitch. Gallagher was also distinguished as Best Large Business and Supreme Award winner at the New Zealand International Business Awards, further highlighting its global presence and contributions.
Looking to 2026
With the conclusion of a transformative year, Gallagher is poised to elevate its global objectives further in 2026.
Mark Junge summarized the company's outlook: "Our teams around the world are united by a shared purpose—to shape a safer, more connected future. We’ve achieved a huge amount in 2025, and in 2026, you’ll see us accelerate in all areas."
Gallagher Security is celebrating a standout year marked by global expansion, people-powered growth, and continued leadership in innovation.
As 2025 draws to a close, Gallagher’s executive team reflects on the milestones that shaped the year and sets the stage for an ambitious 2026.
People-powered growth across the globe
Gallagher strengthened their global capability in 2025 with new pioneers joining across every region and long-serving team members reaching major milestones. Key appointments included Matt Butts as Executive Vice President – the Americas, Nemer Mdradas as Regional Director MENA, and Business Development roles across Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and New Zealand.
Chief Executive Mark Junge says the year’s success underscores the strength of Gallagher’s global team. “Our people are the engine behind our momentum,” he says. “In 2025, we welcomed exceptional new talent, celebrated long-serving contributors, and reinforced the culture that makes Gallagher strong. Their dedication is what propels us forward.”
Global expansion and strengthening regional presence
2025 also saw Gallagher deepen their footprint across key markets. The organisation reclaimed full ownership of its Africa operation, expanded further into India and the Middle East, and continued to grow in Europe with a new Stockholm office. Australia strengthened its regional capability with new appointments and a new Gold Coast office, improving customer support, training experiences, and accessibility.
Craig Schutte, EVP – APAC & IMEA, says the year marked a new chapter of regional momentum. “From renewed investment in Africa to expanding across India and the Middle East, 2025 demonstrated the impact of empowered local teams backed by global strength,” he says.
Across the UK and Europe, Spencer Marshall, EVP – UK & Europe, highlights rising demand and customer engagement. “This has been a year of connection, collaboration, and growth across our partner network and customer base,” he says. “The traction we’ve seen sets a strong foundation for 2026.”
Accelerating innovation
The organisation advanced its innovation leadership with several key product releases in 2025. The PIV-compliant High Security Controller 7000 delivered enhanced cyber protection for high-assurance environments, QuickSwitch simplified system upgrades and gained a strong market response, and Gallagher’s cloud solution OneLink expanded end customers’ reach into new geographies.
Most recently, the release of Command Centre v9.40 introduced smarter maintenance workflows, increased operational efficiency, and a future-ready architecture.
Strengthening partnerships and communities
Partnerships continued to play a vital role in Gallagher’s strategy this year. The organisation expanded its collaboration across the Middle East, India, Latin America, APAC, and Europe through a series of Memoranda of Understanding, new partner enablement programs, and high-engagement industry events. The expansion of the Digital Badge Program recognising training achievements for Channel and End Users across APAC and IMEA, coupled with regional partner excellence awards and technical training initiatives, further deepened Gallagher’s global partner network.
In the Americas, recently appointed EVP Matt Butts says the region is thriving. “The energy across the Americas this year has been incredible,” he says. “From ISC West and GSX to regional partner events, Gallagher’s innovation and community focus are resonating strongly. The foundation laid this year sets us up for significant growth in 2026.”
Gallagher also deepened their community impact through local support. The organisation set a new fundraising record at their annual Bravehearts Charity Golf Day in Australia, doubled their breast cancer fundraising goal at GSX, helped protect coastal communities with a mobile shark patrol alert system in Australia, and supported cultural heritage through security upgrades at the 100-year-old Richey Suncoast Theatre in Florida.
Award-winning excellence
Gallagher’s innovative leadership was also recognised across regions this year. The new High Security Controller 7000 earned major industry awards, including top honours from the GOVIES, Fortress Cybersecurity Awards, Australian Security Industry Awards, and Canada OSPAs while QuickSwitch was celebrated at the NSCA 2025 Excellence in Product Innovation Awards and Security Buyer Awards.
The organisation was also recently named Best Large Business and Supreme Award winner at the New Zealand International Business Awards, a reflection of the strength of their global positioning and contribution to New Zealand’s burgeoning tech sector.
Looking ahead to 2026
As Gallagher celebrates another transformative year, the organisation is focused on elevating their global vision for the future.
Mark Junge closes out the year by saying: “Our teams around the world are united by a shared purpose – to shape a safter, more connected future. We’ve achieved a huge amount in 2025, and in 2026, you’ll see us accelerate in all areas.”
