We are pleased to share that we have recently made two, new permanent appointments to our Executive Team following competitive external recruitment processes.
Sarah Wainwright has been confirmed as Chief People Officer and Simon Bell as Chief Finance Officer.
Sarah joined SECAmb in April 2024 as Interim Director of HR & OD and prior to this, was Regional Deputy Director of Workforce at NHS England South East. She has over 20 years’ experience in senior HR roles within the Civil Service and the NHS and is an experienced system leader, delivering people and culture change programmes at both system and organisational level.
Simon has more than 27 years of financial leadership in the NHS, with 13 years as a Director of Finance. Before joining SECAmb, Simon worked in the South West and North East and Yorkshire regions of England, latterly as a Place Director of Finance with an Integrated Care Board.
In other changes, Dr Rachel Oaten left her role as Medical Director on 26 November 2024 and we wish her well with her future career. Deputy Medical Director, Dr Richard Quirk, will continue as Interim Medical Director until future arrangements are determined.
Chief Executive, Simon Weldon, said: “Both Sarah and Simon bring a wide range of NHS experience to their respective roles, and I know have made significant contributions to their respective portfolios during their time with us, despite challenges in both areas. I’d also like to thank Richard for his support in taking on the Medical Director role on an interim basis.
I look forward to continuing to work with Sarah, Simon, Richard and the whole of our Leadership Team, to build on the steady progress we have seen during recent months and to continue to drive our Strategy forwards, to benefit our patients and our people.”