MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - June 14, 2011) - Garda World Security Corporation (TSX:GW) (Garda), one of the leading Security Solutions, Cash Logistics, and Global Risk Consulting firms in the world, announces the election of a new director to its Board of Directors, Richard Drutman, increasing the number of directors to seven, following the annual and special meeting of the shareholders of Garda.
Mr. Drutman served as President of Garda Cash Logistics from 2007 to December 2010 and as Vice Chairman of Garda's U.S. Cash Logistics business until his retirement in April 2011. He was instrumental in the integration of Garda's U.S. cash logistics operations and re-branding under the Garda name.
"Thanks to Richard's leadership and inspiration, we have experienced tremendous success in the U.S. cash logistics market," said Garda's President and CEO Stephan Cretier. "He was instrumental in helping me establish a strong entrepreneurial culture and integrating seven companies to create "One Garda." He worked diligently to help achieve significant operational synergies and achieve our position as the second largest cash logistics provider in North America. I am delighted that Richard has joined our Board of Directors. As our resident cash logistics expert, he will continue to contribute to our success."
Mr. Drutman joined the company in June 2001 as Executive Vice President with responsibility for all sales and marketing functions. Before that, he was President, CEO and Executive Vice President of Arcus Data Security, an Iron Mountain company that provides offsite data protection throughout the U.S. and Europe.
During his business career, Mr. Drutman spent 27 years as a volunteer Reserve Police Officer with the City of Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, rising to the rank of Deputy Chief. He was one of the senior officers responsible for security for the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Mr. Drutman holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from California State University at LA. He is a 25-year member of the American Association for Industrial Security, a lifetime member of the California Police Officer's Association and a recognized speaker nationally on data security, workplace violence and the cash logistics industry.
ABOUT GARDA
Garda (TSX:GW) is a global provider of security solutions, cash logistics and global risk consulting services with headquarters in Montreal, Canada. The firm's 45,000 dedicated professionals, among the most highly qualified and best-trained in the industry, serve clients in countries throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The company's decentralized management philosophy and structure encourages employees to be entrepreneurial and performance-driven in their approach to client service and the pursuit of excellence in all they do. Garda's global experts take the time to fully understand their clients' business goals and objectives in order to customize solutions with strong local engagement that meet their needs. As a result, clients can improve operational performance and meet their corporate obligations. With proven experience and a commitment to ensuring the highest ethical standards in everything the Corporation does, Garda has earned a reputation for integrity, leadership, and uncompromising safety standards. Most importantly, Garda is a firm in which businesses, governments, and individual clients place their trust. For more information, visit: http://www.gardaglobal.com, http://www.gardacashlogistics.com and http://www.garda-world.com.
