Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has announced that Sir John Day has been appointed to the role of Chairman of Trustees with immediate effect. Sir John takes over from retiring Chairman Noel Dobbs.
Sir John Day joined the Royal Air Force having graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and then served a distinguished and varied career in the service, both as a front line helicopter pilot and fixed-wing flying instructor. During his 38 years in the Royal Air Force he served in a wide range of appointments, including Director of Operations in the Ministry of Defence with responsibility for all the United Kingdom’s military operations.
In 2003 he retired as an Air Chief Marshal, having been the Commander-in-Chief Strike Command, with command of all the Royal Air Force’s operational forces. He then became BAE Systems’ Senior Military Adviser, moving on from that role in December 2010.
Recently, Sir John has served as a Trustee of the Royal Air Force Museum, including nearly 6 years as the Chairman of Trustees, and as a Trustee of the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation, a charity dedicated to improving lives through vocational education. He is also a Trustee of the Burma Star Association and he joined the HIOWAA Board in July 2016.
Retiring Chairman Noel Dobbs commented:
“I am delighted that Sir John has been appointed as Chairman of Trustees at this very exciting period of growth for HIOWAA. His wealth of experience will be invaluable and he is the perfect candidate to take the Charity forward as it enters its 10th anniversary year”.
Sir John Day commented:
“Despite being one of the youngest Air Ambulance charities, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance remains at the forefront of pre-hospital emergency care, delivering a vital service to our communities. I am honoured to be taking over as Chairman of a charity that prides itself as being a leader in its field and I look forward to playing my part in helping to keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives”.
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