Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island

Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island region, based in Auckland.

New appointment

The company has stated that Pathak's appointment is part of its ongoing commitment to bolstering the team, with a specific focus on IT and business intelligence. Pathak joins the Auckland office after previously serving as Business Development Manager, a role he took up in May 2025, before his promotion to Sales Manager in July of the same year.

Pathak brings a significant breadth of experience, having worked across the technology reseller, vendor, and distribution landscape. This background is seen as providing him with an appreciation of the channel ecosystem and the importance of partnerships in fostering both innovation and business growth.

"I've always admired Gallagher as an iconic New Zealand tech company with a global reach," says Sean. "What really attracted me was the opportunity to join a value-driven business committed to people and innovation."

Channel experience

In his new responsibilities as Sales Manager, Pathak has already begun working on strengthening partner relationships in the Upper North Island. He is tasked with supporting customers to get the most value from Gallagher's security solutions while also engaging local IT ecosystems to address evolving risks.

"I'm excited to be working in a new channel ecosystem and showcasing the power of Gallagher's integrated security offerings," he shares. "With the continued convergence of physical and cyber security, there's a growing opportunity to engage IT departments and highlight risks they may not have previously considered, and how Gallagher can help address them."

Pathak highlighted several factors that informed his decision to join the business, noting the company's culture and values as deciding attributes.

"It's the culture, the focus on people and the drive for continual innovation. That combination made the decision to join Gallagher an easy one."

Management response

Wayne Scott, General Manager – New Zealand, outlined his support for the new appointment and commented on the skills that Pathak brings to the role.

"Sean brings a great mix of industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and genuine enthusiasm for building relationships. His understanding of the channel landscape will be a real asset to our partners, and I'm confident he'll help us continue to grow our presence in the Upper North Island. We're excited to see the impact he'll have in this key role."

Focus areas

Gallagher Security has confirmed that it will continue focusing on expanding its presence in key New Zealand regions. The company sees channel growth and deeper partner engagement as essential to this strategy, with Pathak's leadership considered central to the approach in the Upper North Island.

The company stated it is looking forward to the contribution Pathak will make, noting his experience and leadership in the technology and security sectors. Gallagher's management team has welcomed Pathak to the team and said it is optimistic about the positive influence he is expected to have within the business and across the broader channel community.