Shay Gallagher
About Shay Gallagher
Shay Gallagher serves as the Vice President and General Manager at the National Safety Council, where he leads both traditional and digital marketing strategies. He has extensive experience overseeing multiple business units and holds an MBA from Northern Illinois University.
Work at National Safety Council
Shay Gallagher has served as Vice President and General Manager at the National Safety Council since 2011. In this role, Gallagher is responsible for leading both traditional and digital marketing strategies. This includes overseeing multi-channel online and offline campaigns aimed at promoting safety initiatives. Gallagher also has executive leadership responsibility for the Corporate Learning Management System, ensuring effective training and development programs are implemented within the organization.
Previous Experience at The Bradford Group
Before joining the National Safety Council, Shay Gallagher held multiple positions at The Bradford Group. From 1993 to 1998, Gallagher worked as Vice President of Marketing, where responsibilities included developing marketing strategies and managing campaigns. Following this role, Gallagher served as Senior Vice President and General Manager from 1999 to 2009. During this tenure, Gallagher focused on business growth and operational management in Niles, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Shay Gallagher studied at Northern Illinois University, where a focus was placed on Marketing and Management. Gallagher achieved an MBA, which provided a strong foundation in business principles and strategic management. This educational background supports Gallagher's current role in overseeing marketing strategies and managing multiple business units.
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
In the current position at the National Safety Council, Shay Gallagher oversees six strategic business units with full P&L responsibility. This includes managing budgets, financial performance, and strategic planning efforts. Gallagher's leadership role encompasses the integration of marketing strategies across various channels to enhance organizational effectiveness and reach.