Gallagher Security’s Natalie Bannon recognised by SIA WISF Power 100

Gallagher Security has celebrated International Women’s Day by announcing Natalie Bannon, Director of Strategic Alliances, as an honouree in the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 (SIA WISF Power 100).

The recognition has highlighted Bannon’s significant contributions to promoting diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership within the security industry.

“Empowering my team to be bold”

With achievements such as spearheading Gallagher’s Consultant Program and earning consistent customer acclaim, Bannon’s inclusion in the SIA WISF Power 100 underscored her commitment to fostering an environment of innovation, risk taking and diverse perspectives.

Bannon expressed: “I can’t stand it when leaders sleep on their teams and tell them no.

“I believe in empowering my team to be bold and fostering an environment where innovative ideas flourish.

“I wholeheartedly believe in not limiting people or questioning their capability until they’ve been given the opportunity to try.

“Entrusting my team to be daring with their ideas is crucial in my leadership style.”

According to the company, while Bannon might attribute her leadership to her team, colleagues at Gallagher Security has acknowledged her strategic, creative thinking and innovative approach as inspiring factors that motivate them to follow her lead.

“Remarkable understanding of Gallagher Security’s products”

Melissa Vidakovic, Director of Marketing, Gallagher Security commented: “I’m consistently surprised by what Natalie brings to the table.

“She solves problems on the spot with these incredibly creative solutions, like putting our door readers on heavy machinery to enforce safety and regulations or wiring cars with disturbance sensors you’d normally use for perimeter fencing to prevent theft.

“She has a remarkable understanding of Gallagher Security’s products and sees their potential to solve customer problems in ways other people wouldn’t think of and they’re always thrilled with the results.”

When questioned about Bannon’s impact through her work, Scott Elliott, Executive Vice President – Americas, has highlighted the satisfaction of her numerous customers.

“They stick with us because of her”

Elliot stated: “Natalie has a unique ability to thoroughly understand clients and their needs, which results in extremely happy customers.

“I’ve had multiple customers tell me that they chose Gallagher because of Natalie and that they stick with us because of her, too.

“She intuitively knows how to connect our end users with the right solutions to solve their individual problems, no matter how complex and as a result she earns their trust.”

Gallagher Security has stated that It’s that ‘outside the box’ thinking and empowerment attitude that makes Bannon stand out as a leader in the security industry and earned her a spot in this year’s WISF Power 100.

Bannon and her fellow honourees are set be acknowledged at a special SIA Women in Security Forum event during the ISC West exposition in Las Vegas from 9-12 April, where she will also be available for conversations at the company‘s booth (#27099).