Stephen Grainger
Biography
Stephen was appointed as a non-executive director of the SIA in March 2025.
Career
Stephen’s professional career started in policing, where he served for 30 years with the Metropolitan Police Service. He served at a number of 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 then served as Head of the Royalty Protection Command, responsible for operational protection of the Royal Family and their Royal Household Estates.
On leaving the Metropolitan Police Service, Stephen held a portfolio of management consultancy positions, including the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) Wimbledon, London Borough of Newham and a London Asset Management Consultancy.
In 2013, Stephen became Head of Security at the AELTC, directly responsible for all security planning and operations for The Championships, in addition to the year-round operations.
In 2023, Stephen returned to management consultancy and is presently providing strategic and operational security services, including a number of major sporting venues in the UK.