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ONE AMBITION: RAISING THE STANDARDS

For over 30 years, GPA has protected what matters most. Today, we are reinventing security through human expertise, innovation and anticipation.

Innovation at the service of your peace of mind

GPA protects what matters most to its clients. Today, we are advancing security by combining human expertise, operational excellence and technological innovation.

Our ambition goes beyond responding to risks: we want to anticipate them. Understanding new challenges, evolving our methods and integrating the most relevant technologies to deliver security that is smarter, more agile and ever closer to our clients' needs.

At GPA, staying one step ahead means making anticipation a daily standard.

GPA — Swiss private security
GPA employees

Our story

A leading reference in the sector, GPA stands as the trusted partner of the most demanding organisations. With three decades of experience, we now support more than 10,000 clients across Switzerland, driven by the commitment of our 800 specialised employees.

Our territorial network, backed by a fleet of over 100 vehicles, guarantees complete operational coverage and flawless responsiveness. From our Geneva headquarters to our strategic locations across Switzerland, we maintain constant proximity with our partners.

From its regional roots to its current status as a national leader, GPA has built its reputation on combining operational excellence with technological innovation. We anticipate tomorrow's challenges to deliver high-performance security solutions, rigorously adapted to evolving risks.

Across Switzerland

11 cantons and 14 cities

Our strategic presence across the country guarantees complete operational coverage and a deep understanding of regional specificities. From securing complex industrial sites to protecting private residences, we deploy our resources with constant agility.

With our headquarters, regional offices and operational sites at the heart of 11 cantons and 14 strategic cities, we guarantee total availability and flawless field responsiveness.

Map of GPA locations in Switzerland
GPA training centre

TRAINING AT THE HEART OF EXCELLENCE

GPA has its own training centre of over 600 m², designed to prepare our teams for the demands of the field. It brings together a shooting range, a dojo, training rooms, augmented-reality equipment and a fire trailer.

A complete, modern environment combining theory, practice and realistic scenarios, with one constant goal: developing skills and strengthening operational excellence.

Discover our certifications

Guaranteeing quality, safety and sustainability

Quality, safety and sustainability are not just objectives — they are certified commitments. We operate to the most demanding international standards, guaranteeing total transparency and consistent operational performance.

These certifications reflect our constant commitment to quality, transparency and performance. By following these rigorous protocols, we ensure our clients a risk management aligned with the world's best practices.

ISO 9001

Quality management and customer satisfaction

ISO 14001

Environmental responsibility

ISO 45001

Occupational health and safety

Fair On Pay

Equal pay for women and men

EduQua

Swiss quality label for continuing education

Our organisation

Management close to the field, an agile organisation serving excellence.

Benjamin Prunonosa
Benjamin PrunonosaGeneral Manager
Gwennaël Gentric
Gwennaël GentricChief Financial Officer
Alexandre Alves
Alexandre AlvesChief Operations Officer
Michel Fournier
Michel FournierChief Human Resources Officer
Sébastien Simon
Sébastien SimonChief Commercial Officer
Kaya Calikis
Kaya CalikisChief Innovation Officer

CSR & environmental commitment

A sustainable vision of security

Our social and environmental approach lies at the heart of a responsible growth strategy. We act concretely to promote inclusion and equal opportunity, creating sustainable, accessible jobs rooted in the local economy.

This commitment extends to our ecological footprint. Through the transition to a hybrid and electric fleet, a rigorous recycling policy and extensive process digitalisation, we actively reduce our environmental impact. Energy sobriety is not a concept but a daily operational reality.

GPA's ethics rest on unwavering values of transparency, integrity and compliance. These principles guarantee a lasting relationship of trust with all our partners and guide every action of a company resolutely focused on the future.

Committed Ecovadis

CSR performance and sustainability rating