Securitas acquires a stake in Python Sécurité SA

Python Sécurité was founded in October 2002 and currently employs around 140 security specialists. With a portfolio of more than 200 customers in and around Geneva, the company holds a strong position in the regional security market, Securitas writes. Providing needs-based services such as "Secureshop" for downtown retailers and hotels and "ProxiSurveillance" for municipalities, the company has grown steadily over its 16-year history, it said. He has always been careful to offer personalized services that meet evolving security challenges and are competitive, says Christian Python. "In a sector dominated by technological developments but where people play the decisive role, Python Sécurité owes its success to its ability to train talented professionals." As a result, he said, the company has established itself in the areas of consulting, monitoring, control, intervention and training.

Strong partner

By working with the Securitas Group, Python Sécurité offers customers and employees a sustainable solution. At the same time, as an independent entrepreneur, he regulates the succession, Christian Python continues. Moreover, his company will be able to benefit from synergies in terms of administrative support, performance and reputation to support further development under the existing brand. The Securitas Group will do everything in its power to ensure that the "Python" brand can continue to develop as an independent company, says Armin Berchtold, CEO of the Securitas Group. This will allow the group to expand its customer base and offer a broader range of solutions in the canton of Geneva, Berchtold added.

Chairman of the Board of Directors and operational head of the security company will continue to be Christian Python, it is further reported.