OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Garda seeks opportunities to expand its horizons through internal growth and business acquisitions. With a visionary management team leading its operations, Garda is now of the most trusted consulting, investigation and security firms in the world.
Corporate
STÉPHAN CRÉTIER
PRESIDENT & CEO
After an initial career as a professional baseball umpire in the U.S. for several years, Stephan Cretier came back to Canada in 1989 and joined a security firm where he increased sales from $4.8 million to $32 million in just 5 years. In 1995, he had a clear vision of how to develop a successful business...
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PATRICK PRINCE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
As Chief Financial Officer based in Montreal, Mr. Patrick Prince comes to Garda with 25 years experience in management, operations and finance. For ten years he served as CFO at Air Liquide Canada, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases, doubling sales and quadrupling...
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PATRICE BOILY
COO - CASH LOGISTICS, CANADA
Patrice Boily has 21 years of experience in operations management, specializing in business process reengineering. Mr. Boily worked as an independent advisor for several high-tech firms that were going through significant changes ranging from rapid growth to mergers, acquisitions, major moves or even...
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ALAIN DUMONT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Alain Dumont has worked in various industries including printing, automotive, transport, and now security. During his career, he participated in several projects involving company acquisitions and integration, elaboration of financing plans, negotiation of different contracts as well as the implementation...
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ALLAN BENTLEY
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - SECURITY SCREENING OPERATIONS
Allan Bentley joined the executive team at Garda in September 2003 as the Vice President, Corporate Development with 13 years experience in operations within the cash logistics industry. Mr. Bentley career in security started in 1990, after leaving the military, with Loomis Armored Car Service as a...
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GUY CÔTÉ
CSO
Mr. Cote left the Sûreté du Québec in June 2007 after 28 years of service where he held the position of director of the State Security Directorate. During his career, he was responsible for intelligence services, close protection of political figures, the security for the National Assembly, background...
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NATHALIE DE CHAMPLAIN
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS AND CHIEF OF STAFF, OFFICE OF THE CEO
With almost 15 years of experience in Marketing & Communications, Nathalie de Champlain has been a key member of the senior management team at Garda since August 2005. In her role as Vice President, Marketing & Communications, she has overall responsibility for managing Marketing &Communications strategies...
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ROBERT CHAMPAGNE
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, CANADA
Mr. Robert Champagne is a member of L'Ordre des Conseillers en Ressources Humaines et en Relations Industrielles Agréés du Québec. Since he obtained his Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, with a major in Organization in 1981, Mr. Champagne was instrumental in creating and restructuring several human...
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MARC-ANDRÉ AUBÉ
COO PHYSICAL SECURITY, CANADA
Marc-Andre Aube joined the Garda team in June 2007 as Special Advisor to the CEO. One of his first mandates was to take part in the realignment of the entire physical security operation in Canada to profitably expand the business. He is now COO of the Canadian physical security business including the...
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Physical Security
LUC DUPONT
VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, QUEBEC
Mr. Dupont's past and present responsibilities include the management of all security officers' operations across Quebec. He is also in charge of business development for cash handling and physical security in Quebec and he is involved in all major proposals throughout Canada. He also manages the quality...
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CHRIS YOUNG
VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Young's background was in law enforcement being a member of the Edmonton Police Service from 1979 to 1997. His role in the Police Service was quite expansive where he gained a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge into the many insights of crime and analysis. In addition to his Police career...
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CY KING
VICE PRESIDENT, MINING & ENERGY PROJECTS, CANADA
Prior to entering the security field. Mr. King had a long and distinguished military career during his military service Cy was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer and was awarded the following military medals/decorations during his career. (SSM) Special Service Medal, Nato, (CD) Canadian Decoration...
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Consulting & Investigation
LOUIS LAFRAMBOISE
VICE PRESIDENT, CONSULTING & INVESTIGATIONS, CANADA
Mr. Laframboise has been in the field of public and private security since 1971 and is recognized by clients, peers and public security as a leader in our profession. In 1986, he founded Chartrand Laframboise inc. (CLI), a reputable investigations firm in Quebec. Mr. Laframboise was a police officer...
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PAUL REID
VICE-PRESIDENT, CONSULTING & INVESTIGATIONS, NATIONAL ACCOUNTS
Paul W. Reid, VP National Accounts - Investigations, of Signum Corporate Services Inc was originally licensed as a Private Investigator in the Province of Ontario in 1976. Joining an international reporting firm, Mr. Reid became responsible for the "hands on" investigation of insurance claims. For three...
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Global Risk Consulting
LEMARQUE SHEPPARD
PRESIDENT, GARDAWORLD
LeMarque Sheppard is President of GardaWorld, overseeing the strategy and operations for the company. As a key member of the senior management team since 2004, Mr. Sheppard has experience with all of GardaWorld's service areas. He previously served as Vice President of Protection Services, directing...
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U.S., Cash Logistics
RICHARD DRUTMAN
PRESIDENT, GARDA CASH LOGISTICS
Richard Drutman is President of Garda's cash logistics organization in the United States. He has been instrumental in the integration of Garda's US cash logistics operations and re-branding under the Garda name. Mr. Drutman joined AT Systems, Inc. a subsidiary of ATI Systems International in June 2001...
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