Gallagher Security has named Josh Arnold as Chief Product Officer, bringing extensive experience across New Zealand, Europe and the US to lead the innovation of the company’s product portfolio.
Arnold named Chief Product Officer
As Chief Product Officer, Arnold will lead the teams responsible for designing, developing and delivering Gallagher Security’s devices, platforms and services.
“I’m delighted to welcome Josh to Gallagher as Chief Product Officer,” said Mark Junge, Chief Executive.
“With a wealth of international experience and a passion for both product leadership and engineering, Josh brings a unique perspective to Gallagher.
“Security is undergoing one of the most transformative periods in its history, driven by rapid advances and customer expectations.
“Josh brings the experience, commercial focus and product leadership needed to ensure Gallagher leads these changes.
“His appointment strengthens our commitment to developing secure, innovative and globally trusted solutions manufactured in New Zealand.”
“Solving meaningful problems”
“Gallagher is the only true beginning to end security technology company I’ve ever encountered,” says Arnold.
“We design, engineer, manufacture, test distribute and support every one of our security products right here in New Zealand. You can walk the floor at our Head Office and see devices coming off the line.”
“What attracted me most to Gallagher was its culture,” added Arnold.
“There’s a deep pride in building exceptional products and a genuine belief in solving meaningful problems for customers around the world.”
“In an AI-capable world, the lines between product and technology have dissolved. Customers expect systems that are intelligent, secure, intuitive and constantly evolving.
“Helping Gallagher meet and exceed those expectations is an incredible opportunity.”
“World-class innovation”
Stepping into the role at a pivotal moment for the business, Arnold says it carries both professional challenge and personal meaning.
He concluded: “In many ways, Gallagher embodies classic Kiwi ingenuity – practical, inventive and confident – that has helped New Zealand compete so successfully on the global stage.
“For 87 years, Gallagher has exported world-class innovation to customers around the world. I’m excited to help shape the next chapter of that story.”
