Josh Arnold appointed chief product officer at Gallagher Security

Gallagher Security’s CEO Mark Junge believes Arnold’s appointment “signals an exciting new chapter” for the business at a time of significant industry change and opportunity.

“I’m delighted to welcome Josh to Gallagher as chief product officer,” affirmed Junge. “With a wealth of international experience and a passion for both product leadership and engineering, Josh brings a unique perspective to Gallagher.”

Junge continued: “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 on these changes. His appointment strengthens our commitment to developing secure, innovative and globally trusted solutions manufactured in New Zealand.”

Engineering background 

As chief product officer, Arnold leads the teams responsible for designing, developing and delivering Gallagher Security’s devices, platforms and services.

With an engineering background and more than 15 years spent leading international product and technology organisations, Arnold aligns customer insight and engineering excellence with a commercial focus to deliver products that will ensure Gallagher remains ahead of the curve.

“Gallagher is the only true beginning-to-end security technology company I’ve ever encountered,” explained Arnold. “We design, engineer, manufacture, test, distribute and support every one of our security products in New Zealand.”

Arnold confirmed that the company’s culture, track record of innovation and long-term commitment to engineering excellence were major draws for him.

“What attracted me most to Gallagher is its culture,” said Arnold. “There’s a deep pride in building exceptional products and a genuine belief in solving meaningful problems for customers around the world.”

Strategic importance 

The role of a chief product officer is now more strategically important than at any point in days gone by.

“In an Artificial Intelligence-capable world,” suggested Arnold, “the lines between product and technology have dissolved. Customers expect systems that are intelligent, secure, intuitive and constantly evolving. Helping Gallagher Security to meet and exceed those expectations is an incredible opportunity.”

Stepping into the role at a pivotal moment for the business, Arnold is adamant that this move carries both a professional challenge and personal meaning.

“In many ways, Gallagher Security embodies classic Kiwi ingenuity – practical, inventive and confident – that has helped New Zealand compete so successfully on the global stage. For 87 years, Gallagher Security has exported world-class innovation to customers around the world. I’m tremendously excited to help shape the next chapter of that story.”

*Further information is available online at www.security.gallagher.com