Gallagher Security Names Nikki Cardenas National Channel Partner Manager

In a move to strengthen its channel ecosystem, Gallagher Security has appointed Nikki Cardenas as National Channel Partner Manager.

Gallagher Security has appointed Nikki Cardenas to the newly created position of national channel partner manager, a move intended to strengthen the company’s integrated partner ecosystem.

Cardenas joins the company with more than 13 years of experience in building global partner ecosystems across video management, infrastructure and data platforms. In her new role, she will focus on national partner engagement, refining enablement programs and aligning Gallagher’s innovation roadmap with channel needs.

"In today’s market, no technology stands alone," Cardenas said. "Customers expect integrated ecosystems like access control that works seamlessly with video, data platforms that connect across environments, and partners who can deliver cohesive solutions."

Cardenas most recently led global partner marketing initiatives at Milestone Systems. Her career includes leadership roles at LeoSight, Pivot3, Arrow Electronics and SHI International, where she developed strategic partner programs aimed at increasing activation and pipeline growth.

Though new to the access control and perimeter security sectors, Cardenas has a background in adjacent fields, including hyperconverged infrastructure and SaaS-based data visualization.

"Nikki understands what it takes to build high-performing partner programs that create measurable impact," said Natalie Bannon, director of strategic alliances at Gallagher Security. "Her experience aligning sales, marketing and product teams around partner success will help us elevate our channel strategy."

Based in Austin, Cardenas will work with sales and marketing teams to deepen partner relationships and accelerate channel-led growth across the United States.

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Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of SecurityToday.com.

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