Gallagher is one of New Zealand’s most famous companies and export brands. It turns 75 this year, and Paul Goldsmith’s book Legend marks this special milestone. This is the inspirational story of Sir William (Bill) Gallagher, a Kiwi business hero – a dedicated, energetic and innovative philanthropist with a vision of growth for his company and a desire to dominate international markets. The book reveals Sir William’s strategies for management, leadership, export growth and R&D investment. It details how his Kiwi can-do attitude transformed Gallagher into a global success. Not just a business story, Legend also covers Sir William’s adventures, with stories of his first wife’s kidnapping, his own stabbing, and tales of diving for sunken treasure with the late Kelly Tarlton. It’s a book that engages you right from the very first chapter.
ISBN: 978-17755-33368
NZBusiness Knowledge Series: Stop winging it, build a business strategy that actually works
Thursday 30 July 2026 | 7:00am – 9:00am
📍 Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
