The history of Prosegur:
Over 45 years by your side

Since Prosegur was founded by Herberto Gut in 1976, we have developed a strategy based on three fundamental pillars: Innovation, the very best team and, in particular, an organisation that is completely focused on the customer.

Our history

1976

1976
Prosegur founded, initially with services focused on the transport of valuables and cash management.

1977

1977
Security monitoring was introduced, with them implementation of services in new markets.

1980

1980
We began our international expansion with the opening of a branch in Portugal.

1983

1983
The Prosegur Foundation began its activities in the promotion of art and culture.

1987

1987
We were first listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange.

1992

1992
Our Alarms division was created.

1995

1995
We began our activities in Latin America.

2001

2001
We celebrated our 25th birthday and entered the French market.

2004

2004
Helena Revoredo became the company's President.

2005

2005
Our Foundation focused its activities and objectives on social action.

2008

2008
Christian Gut was appointed the new Managing Director of the company.

2011

2011
We continued expanding internationally, entering the Asian market (Singapore and India) and Germany.

2012

2012
We began offering security services in China and consolidated our market position in Brazil.

2013

2013
We launched in Australia.

2014

2014
We incorporated Cybersecurity into our range of services, with our first Security Operation Centre (SOC) opened in Madrid.

2016

2016
We celebrated our 40th birthday and began activities in South Africa.

2017

2017
Prosegur Cash was listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange.

2018

2018
We opened in Central America and the Philippines.

2019

2019
We continued our expansion by opening in the United States. 

2020

2020
Introduced a new corporate identity to demonstrate our leadership vision through innovation.

2021

2021
We launch our Sustainability Master Plan aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.