AIR AMBULANCES UK ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR OF TRUSTEES

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Thewlis as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Sarah takes on the role following a comprehensive selection process to identify a leader with the expertise and strategic vision to guide the organisation in its ongoing mission to support air ambulance charities across the UK.

Sarah brings extensive leadership experience from a diverse career spanning human resources, logistics, healthcare management, and executive search. She began her career at Marks and Spencer before moving into senior leadership roles, including Deputy Chief Executive at the Royal College of Physicians, Chief Executive at the Royal College of General Practitioners, and Chief Executive and Registrar at the Nursing and Midwifery Council. In 2010, she established Thewlis Graham Associates, a boutique executive search and consultancy firm specialising in the not-for-profit sector, professional bodies, and regulatory organisations.

Reflecting on her appointment, Sarah said:

“I am delighted to be appointed as the independent Chair of Air Ambulances UK and to support the outstanding work of the air ambulance charities who provide timely critical care especially where distance or accessibility is a challenge. I look forward to serving with the rest of the Board and to working collaboratively in driving forward the organisation’s mission and strengthening the vital support provided to the regional bodies across the UK.”

Lindsay Boswell, Interim CEO of Air Ambulances UK, welcomed Sarah to the role, stating:

“We are thrilled to have Sarah join Air Ambulances UK as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. With her wealth of experience across multiple sectors and her passion for supporting complex organisations, she brings invaluable insight and leadership. Sarah’s expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our support for air ambulance charities and ensuring the sector continues to deliver life-saving care across the UK. We look forward to working closely with her and the Board of Trustees to build on our mission and drive further impact.”