Allied Universal’s Deborah Pecci Named to 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100
IRVINE, Calif. — March 8, 2023 — Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services provider, today announced that Deborah Pecci, one of the company’s prominent female leaders, has been selected for the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100 list. As executive vice president, Global Employment & Litigation Counsel, Pecci leads the litigation and labor and employment law functions for Allied Universal. Allied Universal is the third largest employer in the U.S. and seventh largest private employer in the world.
“I’m honored to be recognized by SIA for this prestigious accolade and privileged to be in the company of so many talented women who have had such a significant impact on the security industry,” Pecci said. “I’m particularly proud to work for an organization that focuses on fostering leadership roles for women at all levels, and one that promotes diversity and inclusion within and outside our company.”
This initiative, sponsored by the SIA Women in Security Forum, annually honors 100 women in the security industry who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community. Allied Universal is committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that fully supports its commitment to becoming an Employer of Choice, including the removal of any barriers preventing women from having a rewarding careers.
“Our heartfelt congratulations go out to Deborah and a thank you for her dedicated leadership at Allied Universal for more than 22 years,” said Allied Universal Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones. “She is a true role model with a wealth of experience to share for women who want to pursue a career in the security industry.”
Pecci began her career in the security industry as outside counsel and then joined SpectaGuard as in-house counsel in 2000 as its first female attorney. Her role expanded as the company grew to eventually become part of Allied Universal. Pecci is active in the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), the trade association for contract security providers, and works to promote court rulings and legislation that support the security industry. She also is part of and promotes a diverse in-house legal team at Allied Universal and takes an active role in promoting diversity and inclusion among its outside legal counsel teams, ensuring they are actively recruiting, hiring and assigning diverse lawyers to work on Allied Universal matters.
“The 2023 Power 100 honorees are an inspiration to all of us in the security industry. These 100 women leaders are breaking barriers, shifting expectations and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion while taking our industry to new heights,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we congratulate this year’s outstanding class of honorees and thank them for their invaluable contributions to the security industry as well as their leadership, innovation and advocacy.”