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Chairman
Mrs Heather Strawbridge

 

Heather Strawbridge

Heather has a wealth of experience and extensive understanding of large and complex organisations, particularly in the public sector. Prior to her appointment as Chairman of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust in 2006. Her accomplishments include:

  • Trustee and Director of NHS Confederation;
  • Chairman for Westcountry Ambulance Services NHS Trust for two years;
  • Chairman for Connexions Somerset Ltd since 2002 (current);
  • Serving as a leading member of a County Council;
  • Deputy Leader of a County Council;
  • Finance and development portfolio holder of a County Council;
  • Leader of a District Council.

Heather’s experience and working knowledge has been strengthened through her involvement as a governor of Bridgwater College of Further Education, her time as a Director of Business Link Somerset Ltd and the National Association of Connexions Partnerships Ltd. Heather is currently the Chairmanof the NHS Confederation Ambulance Services Network and this high profile position brings a national perspective to the Board. She has recently been appointed as a Non Executive Director for Somerset Care Ltd and is the Board champion for equality and diversity and safeguarding. Heather has a BSc in Economics and Mathematics (Open University).


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