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Ian Meadows In conversation with… Ian Meadows, Gallagher security sales manager for India, the Middle East and Africa.
“As we plough full-steam into 2021, we need to seize every opportunity that comes our way.”
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orn in London, England, Ian Meadows now calls New Zealand his home – though he typically spends at least a quarter of the year visiting the IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa) regions in his position as Sales Manager for Gallagher security. Celebrating 34 years of service with Gallagher security, which is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand, and has offices around the world, including South Africa, Australia, the United Kingdom, Asia and North America, Ian has worked his way up to his present position, that of Sales Manager in charge of the IMEA regions. It’s a journey that began with his appointment as an electronics assembler in 1987 when the company was trading as Cardax. “I was part of the team that produced the first twelve Cardax III units, which was a huge technological milestone!”
In 1999, Cardax was acquired by Gallagher, a global technology leader in integrated access control, intruder alarms management, and perimeter protection. “Gallagher’s security solutions are in use within the highest levels of national and local government, military, commercial, industrial, healthcare, transportation and academic organisations in more than 130 countries,” he says proudly. The road to success I’ve held several positions during my time with Gallagher, ranging from electronic assembler, repair technician, security production team leader, through to technical support, technical account manager, business development manager for Asia, India and the Middle East, and then in 2020 IMEA sales manager. My journey with Gallagher has been an exciting one, filled with learning, travel and many laughs along the way – and I’ve witnessed some incredible innovation
Zayed University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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from within the company. After finishing school, I studied electronics and computer science at Southampton Technical College in England. My first job after qualifying was as an auto electrician in England. What do you enjoy most about your job? I love the thrill that comes from solving real problems for our customers and providing innovative solutions that add genuine value to their businesses. In my current role, I have been involved with some exciting projects that span many countries and industries, from installing 1 400 readers with elevator and intercom system integration at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, to a venture spanning 28 buildings and more than 6 000 cardholders at Zayed University in Dubai. Every day is a new opportunity, and that is what Gallagher is all about. It’s in the Gallagher DNA to discover, design and deliver customer-inspired solutions that redefine what is possible for customers around the world. Whilst we have more than 13 000 customers globally, there are so many more
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