SIA chair's term extended

Heather Baily's term as chair of the SIA has been extended for another two years.

Baily was first appointed by the Home Office on 7 June 2021 for a period of 3 years.

In the role, she will continue to provide effective strategic leadership for the SIA’s operations, ensuring that the organisation and its staff maintain the capability to deliver the UK private security industry regulator’s statutory responsibilities and objectives.

She will also chair all board meetings, ensuring that they are conducted efficiently and effectively, and carry out annual performance appraisals of the non-executive board members.

Baily said: "I am honoured to be the Chair of the Security Industry Authority and am fortunate to lead a talented board with a wide variety of professional skills. Together, the board and SIA staff are committed to delivering on our strategy and supporting the Government’s public safety agenda.

"I look forward to continuing to work with our statutory partners and stakeholders, particularly those in the private security industry, over the next two years. Collectively, we can improve public protection and raise standards across the industry – realising practical and lasting change for the benefit of all."