Guest Speaker: Dr Sue Barnes CEO Wales Air Ambulance
Sue has been CEO of Wales Air Ambulance since Dec 2020. Wales Air Ambulance is the largest air ambulance charity in the UK and operates four H-145 helicopters which provide coverage to the population of Wales 24/7. A scientist by background, with a first class degree and PhD from Cardiff University, Sue’s career has spanned multiple public and private sectors. Moving away from a research career and into managerial roles in the scientific and health arenas saw Sue being the only female to run a “CSI” department in the early 90s. Increasingly senior roles saw her become a Board Director of the Audit Commission and heavily involved in developing performance and value for money regimes for local government. A theme which has remained constant – with later appointments in senior roles in a number of local authorities in England. A “siren call” to return to Wales in 2012 saw Sue taking a position with a global technology/transformation company. Initially working in a public sector transformation role, Sue’s responsibilities quickly morphed into a wider UK and occasionally global business development role. Having come full circle – and being astonished by the privilege afforded by her current role – Sue’s sole interest is about how do the best she can every day for her ultimate audience….the people of Wales.
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