Guardian Data Destruction names new CEO

Guardian Data Destruction, a South Hackensack, New Jersey-based data destruction services and information technology asset disposition (ITAD) provider, has appointed Rob Alston as CEO, taking the place of company founder Glenn Laga who is retiring after 15 years in the position.

Alston previously was CEO at Access Information Management where Guardian says he helped grow Access into the world’s largest privately held records and information management services provider.

“As the new CEO, I am excited to leverage the strong groundwork laid by Glenn, [business partner] Mike [Sirota] and the strong, established team,” Alston says. “Guardian has enduring client relationships, a commitment to and reputation for high-quality service, extensive service offerings, consistent year-over-year growth and strong brand recognition.”

The company also has announced a “strategic growth investment” by San Francisco-based private equity firm Housatonic Partners to help Guardian’s continued growth through deeper relationships with its network of channel partners, expanding its geographic reach and bolstering its service offerings.

“I am proud of the reputation that Guardian has earned and excited about the company’s continued growth with Housatonic, Rob and Mike at the helm,” Laga says. “I can assure our customers that their needs will continue to be met and exceeded. Our team members are in good hands.”

Guardian was founded by Laga in 2009 and services the ITAD industry by providing on-site services for data destruction, enterprise and data center relocations and decommissioning, secure IT packing and logistics and customized solutions for end-of-life IT assets.