GardaWorld Elevates Alan Kehrer to Vice President of Human Capital for U.S. Business

Alan Kehrer has been elevated to Vice President of Human Capital at GardaWorld, supporting the company's U.S.-based business, according to Hrtoday. Kehrer previously served as Corporate Director of Human Capital at the security services company.

Kehrer's Path Through GardaWorld

The promotion marks another step in a career spanning more than eight years with GardaWorld. In his expanded role, Kehrer will support the company's U.S.-based business, bringing experience across human resources leadership, labor relations, workforce management, training, operations and loss prevention.

Before this elevation, Kehrer served as Corporate Director of Human Capital at GardaWorld. His earlier assignments at the company included Corporate Director of Human Resources, Regional Director of Human Resources, Corporate Director of Human Capital, and Regional Human Resources Leader for the Midwest Region.

Before joining GardaWorld, Kehrer spent nearly five years with SUPERVALU, serving as Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations and earlier as Director of Loss Prevention for Shop 'n Save in St. Louis. He also served as a Course Facilitator at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Business alongside his corporate leadership responsibilities.

Earlier in his career, Kehrer spent more than 15 years with Macy's, progressing through roles including District Director of Loss Prevention, Assistant Director of Loss Prevention, Director of Operations and Training, and Regional Director for Famous Barr. His earlier experience also includes roles with The May Department Stores Company, Target and Venture Stores.

GardaWorld is a global privately owned security services company providing cash services, physical security, specialized security solutions and international security intelligence through Crisis24.

GardaWorld's Recent U.S. Workforce Recognition

GardaWorld Security-U.S. Earned Great Place to Work certification for 2026, the fourth consecutive year, and was the only traditional U.S. Guarding company to do so, PR Newswire reported. Eighty percent of employees said the company is a great place to work, 23 percentage points above the U.S. Average.

GardaWorld Security-U.S. Also won three awards at the 2026 Outstanding Security Performance Awards in Atlanta, including the Outstanding Security Officer and Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director awards, PR Newswire reported.

In October 2026, the Kenya Defence Forces and GardaWorld signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen military canine capabilities, with a ceremony presided over by Major General William Kamoiro that emphasized joint training, knowledge exchange and sustainable breeding programs, Business & Financial reported.