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.
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.
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 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.
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.
