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Meet our people

We have 4100 employees working to secure what needs to be protected and help people feel safe. Here are some of our employees who talk about what it's like to work at Securitas and what they do during the day.

Yves Berchten, CEO, Lausanne

Yves Berchten is a passionate man who dedicated 40 years to Protectas, rising from security officer to general manager. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, he embodies commitment, humanity, and a constant drive to move the industry forward.

Arianna Vidoni, Site Manager, Zurich

Arianna Vidoni, Site Manager in a data center, shares her journey at Protectas: from unexpected beginnings to her current role. Passionate about vigilance and guided by integrity, she embodies human leadership and encourages women to assert themselves in the security field.

Stefano Maino, Operational Service Expert, Ticino

Stefano Maino started his journey at Protectas as an auxiliary agent and, thanks to his curiosity and passion for technology, he is now an OSE (Operational Service Expert) in Ticino. Attentive, precise, and proactive, he supports his colleagues daily and helps ensure efficiency and high-quality operations.

Andréa Khatau, Head of Procurement, Lausanne

Andréa joined Protects as Head of Procurement with the mission of structuring and developing the supply chain in Switzerland. With a demanding and formative background, she brings rigor, collaboration, and a performance-driven mindset to a strategic role at the heart of operational challenges and the Group’s development.

Yannik Schuler, Branch Manager Mobile, Zurich

For more than ten years, Yannik has continuously grown within Protectas. Today, as Branch Manager Mobile, he is responsible for mobile security services across German-speaking Switzerland. His career is defined by commitment, a strong sense of responsibility, and a continuous drive to enhance service quality.

Carolina Laportosa, Administrative & HR Assistant, Zurich Airport

Carol joined Protectas to take on diverse tasks and put her curiosity and skills to work for her team. Meticulous, organized, and attentive, she is now responsible for administration, HR and sales support, while also coordinating communication and events at the Zurich Airport site.

Émilie Chavelard, HR Assistant, Lausanne

Having recently joined Protectas as an HR Assistant, Émilie is discovering a professional environment rich in human interactions and daily challenges. Passionate about sports and eager to learn, she brings her energy, service-minded approach, and commitment to supporting employees into her role every day.

Zafer Mert, Duty Officer, Geneva

Zafer built his career at Protectas directly in the operational field, progressively moving into a Duty Officer role within Protectas Aviation. Today, his operational experience enables him to coordinate teams, manage unexpected situations, and ensure the smooth running of operations in an environment where precision, responsiveness, and a strong sense of responsibility are essential.

Alejandra Mateo, Head of Reception Team, Lausanne

Alejandra Mateo joined Protectas in 2018, drawn by the company’s values of inclusion. Today, she is a Reception Group Leader in French-speaking Switzerland. She shares her journey, her vision of the profession, and her daily commitment to delivering a human and high-quality service.