St John has appointed Heather Langlois as Guernsey’s Group Chief Executive Officer, a new role overseeing both the ambulance service and the charity.
The organisation has said the restructure aims to create a more efficient and sustainable model of care.
It comes ahead of the departure of Mark Mapp, KAM, the former Chief Ambulance Officer for Guernsey and Chief Executive Officer of the St John Ambulance and Rescue Service, who had been in position since April 2019.
The new structure will also see John Atkins step up to become the Chief Ambulance Officer, managing emergency and marine services, while Aimee Lihou is the new Chief Operating Officer, handling daily business functions.
Knight Commander Marc Farror said that this consolidated structure will ensure professional standards and better value for money.
“I am delighted that Heather has taken on the role of Group Chief Executive Officer. Having responsibility for both parts of the St John organisation in Guernsey creates a more effective and strategic structure.
“Redefining the senior roles allows us to consolidate functions and ensures we continue to deliver the professional standards our community has come to expect as part of a sustainable model of care, which ultimately means the best care for our patients. As a charity it is vital that we continually look to our efficiencies and ensure we get best value for money.
“We are extremely fortunate to have such great people leading the organisation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mark Mapp for his leadership, positivity and strategic vision over the past seven years”.
The appointments also coincide with the organisation’s 90th anniversary.
“I am privileged to take on this role at such an important time for St John in Guernsey,” said Ms Langlois. “Bringing the two parts of the organisation together is an opportunity to sharpen our strategic focus and align our priorities.
“I am delighted to be working with John and Aimee who have vast experience in previous roles within the ambulance service.”
Mr Atkins said: “It is an honour to be appointed as Chief Ambulance Officer at a time of renewed leadership in the organisation and as we prepare to celebrate 90 years of serving the islands.
“I’m looking forward to working alongside Heather as our new Group CEO to ensure we continue to develop our role as a vital pre-hospital healthcare provider in the islands, as part of a future sustainable model of care”.