Deborah Anne Swallow CBE (born 27 August 1948) is a British educator, museum curator and academic.
[2] In 1977, she completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree with a thesis entitled Living Saints and their Devotees: a Study of Guru Cults in Urban Orissa.
Throughout her career at The Courtauld, she has sought to open its offer through decolonising the curriculum, outreach programmes, touring loan exhibitions and a commitment to widening participation in higher education and art history.
On Tuesday 26 April 2022, Professor Deborah Swallow announced her intention to retire from her directorship of The Courtauld once a suitable replacement had been appointed.
[7] Swallow was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to art and education.