New non-executive director appointed to the SIA

The Minister for Safeguarding has appointed a new non-executive director to the Board of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Paul Glibbery was appointed to the SIA from 8 April 2024.

The SIA is the regulator of the UK's private security industry, and operates with the purpose of protecting the public through effective regulation of the private security industry and working with partners to raise standards across the sector.

Glibbery served 25 years in the military, where he gained experience of a wide range of disciplines from secure satellite communications and IT infrastructure to strategic planning. His service culminated with several operational deployments and command of a regiment.

He then went on to lead complex change and digital business transformation programmes for major global technology brands including Hewlett Packard, Airbus and Fujitsu. He has worked with clients across the public and private sector.

Since 2020, Glibbery has been the Chief Information Officer for Grainger Plc, the UK's largest listed residential landlord.

SIA Chair Heather Baily said: "I am delighted to welcome Paul Glibbery as a new non-executive director and member of the Authority."

She added: "Paul brings a wealth of experience from his technology leadership roles. His professional background will be of great value to the Board’s role in establishing and progressing the strategic aims and objectives of the SIA."