UNITED STATES – Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is kicking off International Women’s Day by announcing that Natalie Bannon, Director of Strategic Alliances, has been included 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 and consistently earning the praise of customers - Natalie has been included in the SIA WISF Power 100 for cultivating an environment where innovation, risk taking, and diversity of thought are welcomed and encouraged.
“I can’t stand it when leaders sleep on their teams and tell them no,” Natalie says emphatically. “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.”
While Natalie might tell you that she’s led by her team, others within Gallagher say that her strategic, creative thinking and propensity for innovation inspire them to follow her.
“I’m consistently surprised by what Natalie brings to the table,” says Melissa Vidakovic, Director of Marketing. “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 asked about the impact Natalie has made through her work, Executive Vice President - Americas, Scott Elliott, immediately points to her many happy customers.
“Natalie has a unique ability to thoroughly understand clients and their needs, which results in extremely happy customers,” Scott says. “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.”
It’s that outside-the-box thinking and empowerment attitude that makes Natalie stand out as a leader in the security industry and earned her a spot in this year’s WISF Power 100.
Natalie and her fellow honorees will be recognized at a special SIA Women in Security Forum event at this year’s ISC West exposition taking place in Las Vegas April 9-12. She will also be available for conversations and congratulations at the Gallagher Security booth (#27099) throughout the event.
