Reflecting on two decades of leadership and impact, Mark Junge, Chief Executive at Gallagher Security, says it was the company’s culture and people that first drew him in and what has kept him there ever since.
“Our strong culture naturally flows through to performance,” he says. “And today, the caliber of people we’re continuing to attract into the business is incredibly high, it’s something I’m really proud of.”
Since joining Gallagher in 2006, Mark has held a range of leadership roles spanning procurement, supply chain, global operations, and general management before being appointed Chief Executive of Security in 2023. During this time, he has played a key role in driving the company’s global growth. “We’ve more than doubled the size of the business since 2021 and five times since 2015, and we continue to invest heavily back into product and R&D to support long-term growth.”
Impacting industry
Reflecting on Gallagher’s impact on the industry, Mark points out that “The credibility that we’ve built around high security, particularly through innovations like PIV in the United States and our Type 1A solutions, has elevated our reputation globally. We have a strong reputation in high-security and high-compliance environments, but we’re also seeing great success across a wide range of verticals including government, health, education, manufacturing, distribution, and data centers.”
Mark also highlights the deeper purpose behind the security industry. “It’s an incredibly rewarding industry to be part of,” he says. “The human impact of keeping people safe, knowing they’ll get home to their families safely, that their assets are protected, that’s huge. When our solutions are part of mitigating serious incidents, it reinforces the responsibility we carry and makes me incredibly proud of what we do.”
As Gallagher continues its rapid global expansion, Mark says it’s the combination of growth, innovation, and people that excites him most about the future. “We’re growing quickly, bringing on incredible talent, and expanding into new regions. That diversity of thought and skillset is making a real difference,” he says. “At the same time, preserving the culture that comes with family ownership allows us to take a long-term view, which is which is incredibly important to me – and to the ongoing success of the business.”
He adds that his connection to the business remains as strong as ever. “When we talk about our growth and what we’re achieving as a team, I still get that proud feeling in my chest. It’s something I’ve genuinely enjoyed being part of, and I’m looking forward to continuing that journey well into the future.”
Kahl Betham Comments:
Kahl Betham, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Gallagher Group, paid tribute to Mark’s contribution. “Mark’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the success of our security business. His commitment to our people, our partners, and our long-term vision has helped drive Gallagher’s growth globally. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone with him and look forward to what the future holds under his leadership.”
Throughout his career, Mark has remained committed to a customer-centric philosophy. “Strong, steady growth and long-term investment have always been our model,” Mark says. That’s what best supports our customers and gives them the confidence to partner with us in the long term.”
