Debbie Bartlett
Biography
Debbie joined the SIA in April 2025 as the Chief Operating Officer.
Debbie joined the SIA from the Home Office, where she worked closely with ministers on a range of issues to improve public safety. This included emergency service preparedness, protective security policy, maritime and aviation security, and knife crime. Debbie was responsible for the delivery of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act (also known as Martyn’s Law).
With 22 years’ experience in the civil service, Debbie brings a wealth of experience in public service delivery. Debbie has a proven track record of bringing teams together and working closely with operational partners to deliver ‘real world’ change. Debbie has been responsible for the successful delivery of a variety of complex programmes, with risk management a key feature of Debbie’s career.