New LAS Chief Executive

Ann Radmore, an NHS leader with over 30 years experience, has joined the London Ambulance Service as its first female Chief Executive.

Since her appointment was announced in October, Ann has already joined ambulance crews and spent time in the emergency control room at the Service's headquarters in Waterloo.

Ann was previously Chief Executive of NHS South West London and started her NHS career as a national management trainee after graduating from Cambridge University. She was appointed Sector Chief Executive for South West London in 2009 and was previously Chief Executive of NHS Wandsworth.

Ann led two major hospital redevelopments, one in Greenwich and one at Queen Mary's Roehampton. She also led the London wide implementation of the ground breaking stroke and cardiovascular models - which significantly improved outcomes for patients through specialist units.

Ann said: "I have lived in London all my life and worked in the NHS since 1983 and feel honoured to have the opportunity to work for this crucial, lifesaving service."

Ann lives in Croydon with her two sons and replaces Peter Bradley who left the Service in September to become Chief Executive of St John Ambulance in New Zealand.