Kusania Cairns joins Gallagher Security in key role

Kusania Cairns has been appointed as Business Development Manager for Gallagher Security, enhancing the company's focus on customer relationships and channel partner engagement.

With over two decades of experience in sales and IT, Cairns brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Her career includes significant experience in leadership and account management positions, having worked with major resellers and distributors. Prior to joining Gallagher Security, she was the National Partner Manager at Westcon-Comstor, where she managed a team across New Zealand to foster strategic partnerships.

Expressing her enthusiasm for her new position, Kusania Cairns said, "I'm thrilled to join Gallagher and focus on strengthening our relationships with Channel Partners and End Users in the South Island. This role gives me the opportunity to specialise in Gallagher's world-class solutions and help customers uncover new ways to maximise the value of their security systems."

Kusania Cairns's experience in IT enables her to adeptly navigate the swiftly changing landscapes of cybersecurity and cloud-based solutions. Her commitment to building trust and promoting partner success aligns well with the corporate ethos of Gallagher Security.

Discussing her aspirations further, Cairns stated, "What excites me most is working closely with Channel Partners to understand their unique needs and helping them grow their businesses. Gallagher's innovative solutions, from access control to software licensing, offer immense opportunities to create stickier, more valuable customer relationships. I'm eager to champion these products and ensure our partners can deliver exceptional results to their customers."

Brad Small, who is the Regional Manager for New Zealand Sales at Gallagher Security, remarked on the importance of Cairns's addition to the team: "The strength and success of our team lies in our collective ability to form trusted, long-term relationships with our partners and End Users. Kaz puts people first and shares our customer-centric philosophy, making her a natural fit for our team and I can't wait to count her successes as she settles into her role."

Kusania Cairns's appointment underscores Gallagher Security's commitment to empowering its partners and clients through bespoke solutions, aiming to unlock the full potential of security systems for its users. Her approach, which places the customer at the forefront, and her extensive experience are seen as valuable assets to the Gallagher team based on the South Island.

Effective from 13 January 2025, Kusania Cairns is now based in Christchurch, heading efforts to enhance Gallagher Security's market presence and service delivery in the region.