Guy Cote Email and Phone Number

Mr. Côté is Vice President and Chief Security Officer. In his role, he is responsible for security rules and regulations, physical security, asset protection and risk management for the company. Before joining Garda in 2007, Mr. Côté had 28 years of service at the Sûreté du Québec, where he held the position of Director of the State Security Directorate. During his career, he was responsible for intelligence services, close protection of political personalities, security for the National Assembly, background checks and physical technical security. He was also in charge of the Firearms Act and Security officers’ permits issuance. In partnership with the Ministry of International Relations, he was responsible for the integrity and security of the Quebec delegations worldwide. He has greatly contributed to the Quebec Government Security Strategic Orientation Committee.Mr. Côté has completed a senior executive management course at the Centre for Research and Studies in Management at HEC Montréal. He also holds a degree in administration from the Université du Québec, in Biophysical Education from Concordia University and in National Security from the Canadian Forces College. Mr. Côté is a member of International Security Management Association (ISMA), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), and of the Quebec Police Directors’ Association (QPDA).