As one of the largest and busiest air ambulance charities in the UK, we are delighted to be strengthening the wealth of expertise and experience on our award-winning Board of Trustees by appointing three new Trustees, with effect from Friday 16 May 2025.
Dr. Katherine Henderson, Paul Reynolds and Richard Garry are joining our existing members to create a Board of 12 incredibly experienced and dedicated Trustees, united in ensuring KSS continues to achieve governance excellence in all aspects of ours lifesaving pre-hospital emergency medical service.
Dr. Katherine Henderson MBE – Katherine is a highly experienced medical professional, having led the Emergency Department at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust as Clinical Director of Urgent and Emergency Care, and Homerton Hospital. Katherine served as the President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) between 2019 and 2022, establishing the Charity Commission compliant Trustee Board, of which Katherine was Chair.
Katherine was awarded an MBE for her services to emergency medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and is an inspiring and admired medical professional. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Master of Science, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
Paul Reynolds – as a former patient of KSS, Paul knows first-hand the impact of our lifesaving service. He is committed to driving meaningful impact in our communities, and to inspiring and generating support to ensure we can continue saving lives like his own.
Paul has over 30 years of experience in corporate communications with a strong track record in stakeholder management, public affairs and crisis communications management. His current role is Director of Strategic Communication and Engagement at the General Medical Council and is also Managing Director of the General Medical Council Services International. Paul prides himself on being a compassionate, values-led leader, whilst ensuring sustainable growth.
Richard Garry – as an award-winning senior finance executive in a market leading FTSE 50 global business, Richard brings a wealth of extensive experience in corporate finance, risk management, investments and change management. Richard also served for six years as Non-Executive Committee member at Sovereign Network Group and Chair of Toyota Financial Services Global Asset Liability Committee for four years.
Richard is a long-term supporter of KSS which, combined with his 33 years of experience as a financial executive, puts him in strong stead to guide our charity in aspiring for excellence.
Professor Andrew Rhodes, Chair of our Board of Trustees, said: “Our new Trustees bolster the wealth of diverse expertise and experience, strategic oversight, leadership and passion of our Board, enabling us to strive even more effectively towards our vision of an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency. I look forward to working closely with Katherine, Paul and Richard, alongside KSS Chief Executive David Welch and his team, in aspiring for excellence in all we do, whilst continuing to innovate and push boundaries in pre-hospital emergency medicine for the benefit of our patients and communities.”
David Welch, our Chief Executive, said: “On behalf of Team KSS, I’m delighted to welcome Katherine, Paul and Richard to our Board of Trustees. They bring a wealth of diverse expertise and experience to our charity, and I know they will each make a meaningful and valuable contribution to our Board as we focus on our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients now and into the future.”
Katherine Henderson, KSS Trustee, said: “As major trauma decreases in the UK, addressing preventable harm and death from medical emergencies is ever more important. I am incredibly passionate about advocating for patient centred care, and in supporting the KSS vision of an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency.”
Paul Reynolds, KSS Trustee, said: “I’m deeply inspired by the work of KSS, and the lifesaving difference the charity makes to individuals and families in times of urgent need, when literally every second counts for survival. The charity’s dedication to serving communities right across Kent, Surrey and Sussex 24/7, 365 days a year, saving lives every day while continually researching and innovating to improve survival rates resonates strongly with my personal values and I feel honoured to be a KSS Trustee.”
Richard Garry, KSS Trustee, said: “I’ve been a proud supporter of KSS since 2019 and always hoped that, at some point, I would be able to extend my support by applying my professional experience to the vision and purpose of the charity. I look forward to helping to lead KSS in delivering on its strategic objectives so that it can save even more lives, every day, and into the future.”
For further information on our Trustees visit: www.aakss.org.uk/team/trustees/
