GardaWorld

GardaWorld is a privately held Canadian corporation specializing in security services, integrated risk management, and cash automation solutions. Founded in 1995 by Stephan Crétier with an initial investment of $25,000, the company has grown to employ over 132,000 professionals worldwide.

Core Services

• Physical Security: GardaWorld provides comprehensive security personnel services, including guards, patrollers, and consultants, ensuring reliable protection across various environments.
• Cash Services: The company offers integrated cash management solutions, such as secured transportation, cash vault processing, ATM services, and cash automation, optimizing clients' cash ecosystems.
• Risk Management: Through its subsidiary, Crisis24, GardaWorld delivers rapid and actionable risk management services, combining global expertise with extensive on-the-ground capacity.
• Federal Services: GardaWorld Federal Services provides top-tier security, medical, logistics, and critical mission support services to U.S. federal, state, and local government clients, as well as commercial entities, both domestically and internationally.
• Remote and Virtual Surveillance: ECAMSECURE, a GardaWorld subsidiary, specializes in outdoor video surveillance, offering portable systems that integrate AI, technology, and mobile security equipment with elite human protection for customized security solutions.
• Crowd Management: BEST Crowd Management delivers adaptable security solutions to maintain event energy and safety across various venues and occasions.

Global Presence

GardaWorld operates in numerous locations across the United States, including major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Houston. The company also has a significant international footprint, with operations in regions like the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Locations

• Knoxville, TN, USA
• Bensalem, PA, USA
• New Rochelle, NY, USA
• Henderson, NV, USA
• Omaha, NE, USA
• Houston, TX, USA
• Sparks, NV, USA
• Fremont, CA, USA
• Chester, PA, USA
• Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA
• Greensboro, NC, USA
• Fort Lee, NJ, USA
• Dayton, OH, USA
• Wheat Ridge, CO, USA
• Kansas City, MO, USA
• Akron, OH, USA
• Los Angeles, CA, USA
• New Haven, CT, USA

In 2024, GardaWorld's founder and CEO, Stephan Crétier, along with management executives, acquired a 70% stake in the company, valuing it at C$13.5 billion.