Email: jason.killens@wales.nhs.uk
Jason Killens KAM
Currently Chief Executive at the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust, Jason took up his role as AACE Chair in September 2024.
With nearly three decades of service in the ambulance sector, Jason is passionate about the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care in partnership with a workforce of highly skilled, engaged and healthy people.
Jason began his career as an Emergency Medical Technician at London Ambulance Service, where he held various senior leadership roles, including Executive Director of Operations.
He was appointed the Chief Executive of the South Australia Ambulance Service in 2015 before joining the Welsh Ambulance Service as Chief Executive in 2018.
He is an Honorary Professor at Swansea University’s College of Human and Health Sciences, and also the Chief Executive lead for Operations at the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives.
Jason was awarded the Kings Ambulance Service Medal (KAM) in the 2023 Birthday Honours List.
