Emma Wood

Chief Executive

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust

Emma Wood is the Chief Executive of the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust. She brings nearly two decades of board‑level experience across the public and private sectors, with a strong track record of senior leadership in the NHS and emergency services.

Her previous roles include Strategic Director of Human Resources at Avon and Somerset Police; Executive Director of HR and OD at South Western Ambulance Service; Director of People and Deputy Chief Executive at Gloucestershire Hospitals; and Chief People Officer and Deputy Chief Executive at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston.

Emma is a compassionate, inclusive leader committed to high‑quality patient care.


Presentations

All sessions, speakers, times, subject to change.

Time
Item
Location
Time
10:30 - 11:30
10th Mar 2026
Item

CEO panel: Ensuring sustainable services for our patients and our people

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Location
Hanover Suite
Time
11:45 - 12:15
11th Mar 2026
Item

Environmental sustainability: A three nation view

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Location
Hanover Suite