Gavin de Becker and Associates

Gavin de Becker and Associates is a security and consulting firm that protects many of the world's most prominent people. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company has operations in 27 cities and seven countries.[1]

Gavin de Becker and Associates
TypePrivate
IndustrySecurity and consulting firm
Founded1978
HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
Key people
Gavin de Becker
(Founder)
Websitegdba.com

History

Gavin de Becker and Associates was founded in 1978 by Gavin de Becker.[2] In 2013, GDBA took on TPG Growth as a minority investor.[3][4]

Services

Gavin de Becker and Associates is a "threat assessment and security firm"[5] that provides private security[6] and also offers protection training courses.[7]

They have provided services to corporations, government agencies, and schools. Clients reportedly include the CIA, FBI, "the 90 most prominent families in the world," [8] and over the years, public client references have included Theresa Saldana, Madonna, Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael J. Fox, Barbra Streisand, and John Travolta.[9]

The Private Suite

Gavin de Becker and Associates opened The Private Suite at the Los Angeles Airport on May 15, 2017, which is described by the Wall Street Journal as "a remote terminal for VIPs, celebrities, CEOs," and anyone willing to pay for privacy.[10] Mr. de Becker reported The Private Suite will soon be located at the JFK Airport.[11]

In November 2017, it was reported that Gavin de Becker and Associates opened a version of The Private Suite at the Westfield Century City shopping center, which provides VIP shoppers the opportunity of a private shopping experience.[12]

See also

References
  1. "First Look Inside The Top Secret Celebrity Suites At Westfield Century City Mall". Forbes. November 14, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  2. Scalet, Sarah. "Interview with Gavin de Becker". CSO. CXO Media, Inc. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  3. "Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Hamed Meshki - Partner". Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  4. "MIKE DAVIS APPOINTED CEO OF RHAPSODY/NAPSTER PARENT COMPANY". Music Business Worldwide. May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  5. Salladay, Robert. "Spending May Prove Costly to Governor". California Clean Money Campaign. LA Times. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  6. Bice, Daniel (June 22, 2015). "Chris Abele hires pricey security guards, upgrades to full-size SUV". Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel (June 22, 2015). Scripps Media. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  7. Putnam, Lindsay (June 16, 2015). "Everything you need to know about J.Law's sexy dog sherpa". NYPost. NYP Holdings Inc. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  8. "How to Experience Westfield Century City Like a VIP". The Hollywood Reporter. November 22, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  9. "Right to Privacy". Lakeland Ledger (March 11, 2002). Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  10. The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-paparazzi-proof-airline-terminal-1493219340. Retrieved April 26, 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. "First Look Inside The Top Secret Celebrity Suites At Westfield Century City Mall". Forbes. November 14, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  12. "First Look Inside The Top Secret Celebrity Suites At Westfield Century City Mall". Forbes. November 14, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
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