Our Team

Nicola Harrop

Chief Marketing Officer

Hamilton, New Zealand 

Nicola (Nic) Harrop joined Gallagher in February 2023 as Chief Marketing Officer for Animal Management, bringing over 20 years of international marketing leadership Nicola (Nic) Harrop joined Gallagher in February 2023 as Chief Marketing Officer for Animal Management, bringing over 20 years of international marketing leadership experience across hardware, SaaS, and subscription-based businesses.   Before joining Gallagher, Nic held senior marketing roles at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Compaq NZ, AOL Time Warner in the UK and Europe, and with a global leader in IVF manufacturing. Her career reflects a strong capability in building customer-centric marketing functions that drive commercial success across both local and global markets.  She is a Chartered Marketer with extensive experience in strategic marketing, digital channels, and brand development. Nic is also a founding member of the NZ Tech Marketers’ Group, part of the NZ Tech Alliance. Her passion for advancing the marketing profession is matched by her commitment to creating exceptional customer experiences at Gallagher.  “Deeply understanding customer needs to connect them to the right products through a seamless experience - however they choose to purchase - is what drives me. This focus on the customer is what enables us to develop strategies and processes that support business expansion and growth ambitions.”  ...Read More

Dan Loughnane

Chief Operations Officer

Hamilton, New Zealand

Dan Loughnane was appointed Chief Operations Officer in 2024 after joining Gallagher in 2011 as a Product Manager in the Weighing & EID category Dan Loughnane was appointed Chief Operations Officer in 2024 after joining Gallagher in 2011 as a Product Manager in the Weighing & EID category and later holding several leadership roles across product and sales management. Dan is passionate about empowering customers and our global teams with accurate, accessible knowledge to support operational excellence and strategic success.  Growing up on a dairy farm in the Waikato and earning a Mechatronics degree from the University of Waikato, Dan brings deep agricultural insight combined with a strong technology focus; proud to contribute to a world-leading company based in the mighty Waikato.  “By keeping a laser-focus on sales forecasting and trends and by ensuring the tools and processes we use optimise efficiency, we are better able to manage our response to changing customer needs and ensure product solutions are delivered to our customers on time, every time.”  Having grown up on a dairy farm in the south Waikato and studying Mechatronics at the Waikato University in Hamilton, Dan is proud to now work for a world-leading company, that is also based in the mighty Waikato and in a role that blends his skills and interests in both agriculture and tech. He says, “By keeping a laser-focus on sales forecasting and trends and by ensuring the tools and processes we use optimise efficiency, we are better able to manage our response to changing customer needs and ensure product solutions are delivered to our customers on time, every time.” ...Read More

Sarah Adams

General Manager - Global Strategy & New Ventures

Hamilton, New Zealand 

Sarah Adams leads Gallagher’s global innovation roadmap as General Manager – Strategy & New Ventures. With over 20 years’ experience in agricultural business development, marketing, and sales Sarah Adams leads Gallagher’s global innovation roadmap as General Manager – Strategy & New Ventures. With over 20 years’ experience in agricultural business development, marketing, and sales, Sarah helps drive future-focused initiatives that empower farmers with smarter decision-making tools.  Sarah’s practical approach combines deep sector knowledge and experience as a farm operator, with a passion for customer insight, to apply real-life context to the development and delivery of solutions that deliver tangible value on farm.  Sarah supports wider industry initiatives to increase talent growth, diversity and opportunities for the agricultural sector, serving as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of DairySmart, Headwaters, StrongBó Agritech and as a mentor for the Sprout start-up accelerator program.  In 2024, Sarah received the Robin Davidson Memorial Award, celebrating her contribution to the New Zealand agritech industry.  “At Gallagher, we are constantly looking for new ways to improve our products for our customers. Understanding customers has, and will, continue to enable Gallagher to provide innovative solutions to assist them in making better decisions on farm.”  ...Read More

Darrell Jones

General Manager - Pacific

Hamilton, New Zealand

Darrell Jones has played a key role in sales leadership with Gallagher since 2001, contributing significantly to the growth of the Animal Management business  Darrell Jones has played a key role in sales leadership with Gallagher since 2001, contributing significantly to the growth of the Animal Management business and demonstrating his long-term commitment to our teams and our rural sales and customer networks. As General Manager – Pacific, Darrell leads operations across New Zealand, Australia, and Chile, developing sales and partnership strategies that strengthen Gallagher’s rural and reseller networks.  Outside of work, he enjoys hunting and fishing in the great outdoors.  “I believe in working collaboratively with my team, our distributors and farmers to come up with the best solutions to benefit the agricultural industry and ensure farmers have the tools and support to continue to feed the world. I get satisfaction from hearing back from farmers on how we have helped them improve their processes on farm.”  ...Read More

Doug Jones

General Manager - North America

Kansas City, MO - USA 

Doug Jones joined Gallagher in 2022 as General Manager – North America, bringing a proven record of delivering results across consumer electronics, automotive, hardware, and outdoor sporting goods industries. Doug Jones joined Gallagher in 2022 as General Manager – North America, bringing a proven record of delivering results across consumer electronics, automotive, hardware, and outdoor sporting goods industries. Doug leads the North American Animal Management business, developing and executing strategies that drive commercial success and customer impact.  Raised on a small farm in rural Nebraska, Doug holds a Management degree from the University of Nebraska and an MBA from Rockhurst University (Kansas City). His leadership is marked by entrepreneurial energy, global perspective, and a customer-centric mindset.  “Helping our North American customers improve their operations with Gallagher’s world-class solutions is what motivates me every day.”  ...Read More

Hamish Wiig

General Manager – LATAM, Middle East, Asia & Africa

Hamilton, New Zealand 

As General Manager - LATAM, ME, Asia & Africa Hamish Wiig leads the sales and development strategy to drive commercial success of the Animal Management business in several regions of the world including Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East As General Manager - LATAM, ME, Asia & Africa Hamish Wiig leads the sales and development strategy to drive commercial success of the Animal Management business in several regions of the world including Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. With over 20 years’ global leadership experience, a Harvard education, and fluency in Spanish and Portuguese, Hamish is instrumental in expanding Gallagher’s footprint in high-growth regions; driving success across these diverse and dynamic markets.  Previously holding senior leadership and business development roles across the Americas and New Zealand, Hamish also serves as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Goodnature and Farmote.   “With global farming undergoing a major revolution, there is immense scope to expand our presence through the delivery of Gallagher’s world-class animal management solutions that better meet our customers’ changing needs.”  ...Read More

Jannes Bouman

General Manager - Europe

Groningen, Netherlands 

Appointed in 2025, Jannes Bouman leads Gallagher’s operations across Europe, including the UK, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Italy. Appointed in 2025, Jannes Bouman leads Gallagher’s operations across Europe, including the UK, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Italy. With over 25 years of experience in wholesale, distribution, and industrial sectors, Jannes is focused on developing the Gallagher presence across Europe, working closely with regional partners and driving the adoption of advanced animal management technologies.  Prior to Gallagher, Jannes held senior leadership roles at Royal Reesink and Pon Holdings, where he built a reputation for navigating complex multinational environments and delivering long-term value.  “As a family business with a focus on continuity and long-term sustainability, I was attracted by Gallagher's core values and reputation as a market leader. I’m excited to develop and expand our markets across Europe, particularly in electric fencing, animal performance and traceability, as well as eShepherd virtual fencing.”  ...Read More

Michele Corso

General Manager - Commercial

Hamilton, New Zealand 

Michele Corso joined Gallagher in 2024 as General Manager – Commercial, bringing extensive global experience in financial strategy, business transformation, and commercial operations.  Michele Corso joined Gallagher in 2024 as General Manager – Commercial, bringing extensive global experience in financial strategy, business transformation, and commercial operations. With a deep understanding of international markets, Michele plays a critical role in enhancing business performance and driving sustainable growth across Animal Management.  His background includes executive roles with Fonterra, Waste Management, and Kāinga Ora, as well as experience across Europe and the UK with multi-national FMCG and industrial brands. Michele holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and a BCom from the University of Turin. He is also a Certified Management Accountant (USA) and Associate Chartered Accountant (CAANZ).  “By leveraging financial and commercial insights, I am committed to driving strategic decision-making and delivering sustainable growth for Gallagher Animal Management.”  ...Read More

Mike Wilson

Chief Product Officer

Hamilton, New Zealand 

Joining Gallagher in 2025, Mike Wilson brings nearly two decades of AgriTech experience to his role as Chief Product Officer, having led Oceania for Nedap Livestock Management and held senior roles at LIC. Joining Gallagher in 2025, Mike Wilson brings nearly two decades of AgriTech experience to his role as Chief Product Officer, having led Oceania for Nedap Livestock Management and held senior roles at LIC. He’s a highly commercial operator, known for driving customer-centric innovation and leading large cross-functional teams.  Mike is passionate about the primary sector and its role in New Zealand’s economy and community. His work focuses on aligning product strategy with customer needs to ensure long-term impact and relevance.  “My focus has always been the end customer – understanding their wants and their ‘why’ is key to success. Supporting that through product leadership at Gallagher Animal Management is both rewarding and challenging.”  ...Read More

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