The Minister for Safeguarding and the Minister for Security have both agreed to the appointment of two new non-executive directors to the Board of the SIA. Hannah Wadey and Stephen Grainger were appointed to the Authority from 24 March 2025.
Hannah Wadey is the CEO of the Safer Business Network. She has 20 years’ experience in community safety, security, and crime prevention. Hannah has a proven track record of delivering strategic change in public safety and building collaboration between government, police, businesses, and communities.
Prior roles of Stephen
Hannah Wadey has led national campaigns tackling vulnerability
A passionate advocate for reducing violence against women and girls and improving safeguarding, Hannah has led national campaigns tackling vulnerability. These include WAVE (Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement), ‘Ask for Angela’ and Spiking Awareness, and the Mayor of London’s Women’s Night Safety Charter.
Stephen Grainger has extensive experience in protective security. He has held a portfolio of management consultancy positions, including the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Wimbledon until 2013, when he became the Head of Security at the AELTC.
Stephen's Strategic advisory security services
Stephen had direct responsibility for all security planning and operations for The Championships, in addition to the year-round operations. He is presently providing strategic advisory security services in a range of environments, including major sporting venues across the UK.
Stephen also has 30 years of experience with the Metropolitan Police Service, where he served at several boroughs in South and South-West London, including London Heathrow Airport. As Chief Superintendent, he held command positions at the Police Training College, Hendon, where he was responsible for all training. He also served as Head of the Royalty Protection Command.
Governance Code on Public Appointments
The appointments have been made following a robust open competition
The appointments, which are for an initial period of 3 years, have been made following a robust open competition in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
SIA Chair Heather Baily said: “I am delighted to welcome Hannah and Stephen as new non-executive directors and members of the Authority. They bring a wealth of experience in protective security and a solid understanding of the private security industry we regulate."
Hannah and Stephen’s professional background
“Historically we have always had five non-executive directors on the SIA Board. However, this is an exceptional time for the SIA, and I am grateful to our Ministers (previous and current) for allowing us an extra non-executive director to help with the implementation of Martyn’s Law."
“We engage extensively with the private security industry, and we have listened to their concerns regarding the need for industry representation on our Board. Hannah and Stephen’s professional background in this industry will be of great value in establishing and progressing the strategic aims and objectives of the SIA."
