Salman Desai KAM

Chief Executive Officer

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Salman has spent 29 years in the NHS, beginning his career in 1997 as a paramedic with Greater Manchester Ambulance Service. His frontline experience shaped his commitment to patient care, inclusion and community engagement.

He joined the North West Ambulance Service Board in 2015 and became Director of Strategy, Planning and Partnerships the following year, leading major transformation and strengthening system collaboration.

In 2022, he became Deputy Chief Executive and received the King’s Ambulance Medal for distinguished service.

After serving as Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive, Salman was appointed Chief Executive in January 2025. He remains a passionate advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Salman Desai KAM

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