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Air Ambulances UK has announced the appointment of Mike McGrath as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mike will be joining the organisation in Spring 2026, following a distinguished 14-year career at the NSPCC, where he most recently served as Special Adviser to the charity’s multi-industry Child Safety Online Taskforce.
With 25 years’ experience across UK and international charities, Mike brings extensive leadership expertise spanning transformation, income growth, innovation and impact. His career includes senior roles across global development, microfinance, older people’s services, health and education.
He is also a Trustee of Prostate Cancer UK and an alumnus of Windsor Leadership, Newcastle University, the Open University and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
“I am delighted and humbled to be joining Air Ambulances UK after such a special experience at the NSPCC. The work of Air Ambulances UK and all the 21 air ambulance charities across the UK is incredibly inspiring. I’m especially privileged to be given the opportunity to support and champion so many people who deliver life-saving care every day.
“I’m really looking forward to working with our Chair Sarah Thewlis, the Board, our team and all the staff, volunteers, supporters and partners who make this vital work possible for those we serve. I’m very excited to play my part leading Air Ambulances UK into its next chapter.”
Mike McGrath.
Mike joins Air Ambulances UK at an important moment as the organisation continues its role in supporting air ambulance charities in delivering advanced pre-hospital critical care across the UK.
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