The Association has a constituted Board of Directors, a Director, a Chair (a serving ambulance service Chief Executive) and a small administrative team, using specialist external assistance for key pieces of work, where necessary.
The AACE Board
AACE is a members’ organisation constructed as a private company limited by guarantee and regulated by the Companies Act 2006. The AACE Board exists to manage the organisation in accordance with those regulations. Its principle functions include:
- Appointing the AACE Managing Director
- Agreeing the annual budget and ensuring that full financial control is maintained
- Approving the final accounts
- Ensuring that appropriate regular financial audit is in place
- Agreeing and supporting AACE commercial activity
- Ensuring appropriate submissions are made to companies house
Board Members
Jason Killens KAM
CEO, Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (AACE Chair)
Anthony Marsh QAM
CEO, West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Prof Keith Willett
Chair, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Carolyn Wood
Director of Finance, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Helen Ray
CEO, North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Anna Parry
AACE Managing Director
