Gallagher Security’s Director of Strategic Alliance, Natalie Bannon, has been named in the 2024 honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 (SIA WISF Power 100).

This initiative annually honors 100 inspiring women who actively advance diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the security industry. 

Among her many achievements – such as initiating Gallagher’s Consultant Program – Bannon has been included in the SIA WISF Power 100 for encourgaing an environment where innovation, risk taking and diversity of thought are welcomed and encouraged.  

Empowering Gallagher’s team

“I can’t stand it when leaders sleep on their teams and tell them no,” said Bannon.

“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.” 

Solving problems

Mellisa Vidakovic, Director of Marketing, Gallagher Security said: “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.” 

Understanding clients needs

“Natalie has a unique ability to thoroughly understand clients and their needs, which results in extremely happy customers,” added Scott Elliot, Executive Vice President – Americas, Gallagher Security.

“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.”