# About us Back in 2008, Safeguard Global got its start as a global payroll processing company, growing the industry with our innovative payroll solution. We continued to expand, and in 2010, we pioneered the global EOR industry. ## Solutions backed by technology ## Our history ### 2008 #### Our founding CEO Bjorn Reynolds creates the first global centralized payroll solution when he becomes the founder of Safeguard Global. ### 2009 #### EOR solutions offered We introduce EOR, becoming the first company to offer Employer of Record solutions on a global scale. ### 2010 #### Workday partnership We become the first global payroll provider to establish a formal partnership with Workday. ### 2019 #### Fresh investment Safeguard Global secures significant growth equity capital from Accel-KKR, a leading Silicon Valley investment firm. ### 2019 #### WorkFor acquisition We acquire the Switzerland-based WorkFor Group, which specializes in employment outsourcing and payroll solutions. ### 2020 #### GEDA acquisition We acquire German company GEDA, expanding our payroll and accountancy offerings and expertise in Europe. ### 2021 #### German expansion We expand operations in Germany to meet the increasing demand for employer of record services in the DACH region. ### 2022 #### APAC expansion We expand in Australia and China to help more companies in the region quickly and compliantly scale their workforces internationally. ### 2022 #### EMEA expansion We expand operations in Spain, France, and the Netherlands to provide greater expertise and support for European countries. ### 2022 #### Global Upside acquisition We acquire Global Upside a global expansion technology services company. ### 2025 #### Sale of Pay division We sell our enterprise payroll division to focus on what we do best: serving small- to medium-sized organizations. ## Bjorn Reynolds Founder and CEO Bjorn Reynolds is the driving force behind Safeguard Global’s vision, strategy, and culture. Committed to the success of each and every client, Bjorn guides Safeguard with a watchful eye toward trends and developments that impact workforces globally. ## Meet the rest of the executive team ### Brian Dames Chief Customer Officer ### Florence Cazemajou-Flint Chief Financial Officer ### Katherine Loranger Chief People Officer ### Lisa Farrar Chief Marketing Officer ### Molly MacNeil Chief Strategy & Legal Officer ### Tia Millar Chief Product Officer ### Wanda Prewitt Chief Operating Officer ### Gary Wiese Chief Revenue Officer ## Work in Any Way Learn more about our flexible, remote-first culture dedicated to helping our people do their best work. ## Our values guide how we work ### Caring Act with honesty, respect, and empathy toward our families, our clients, and each other. ### Accountability Commit to bold actions with determination and courage to see them through. ### Integrity Be truthful and purposeful, and choose what’s right over what’s easy. ### Disrupt and empower Have the courage to go places and do things others have not. ### Passion and talent Hire those with talent and passion, and success will follow. ### Fun Our love for laughter makes us a better company. ## Human when it mattersTM We’re more than just a technology platform. At Safeguard Global, get the support and expertise that only humans can offer — when it matters most. This is where AI meets actual intelligenceTM (AI). ## Global reach, local experts Our teams operate from hubs across the globe, providing localized support and insight to support organizations on the ground. 187 Countries served 400+ Experts worldwide 1,500+ Organizations served ## Learn more about us ### Newsroom Read our press releases and hear about our recent media mentions. ### Resource Hub Access the latest blogs, ebooks, videos, and more from Safeguard Global. ### Solutions Hub Learn more about the global employment solutions we offer. ### Careers See open jobs and find out more about working at Safeguard Global.