Helena Holt Chief Executive Expand I have been CEO of the Charity since October 2007, returning to my home county of Devon after many years in London. Prior to this I was Director of the Attlee Foundation and before that St James’s House, a mental health charity in North London. I have much experience in the charity field and have previously also served as a trustee, holding positions as Chair and Treasurer in the councils for voluntary services for both Camden & Tower Hamlets. Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected]
Martin Bell People, Talent and Culture Director Expand I have been at the Charity since May 2012 and am responsible for the retail operation of the Charity. Telephone: 01392 466666 Email: [email protected]
Caroline Creer Income Generation Director Expand I started volunteering for the Charity in mid 1997, and joined the team officially in the November heading up our retail team and latterly as Fundraising Director, Deputy CEO and Complaints Officer, before becoming Income Generation Director in 2020. I am a member of the Senior Leadership Team. I also enjoy getting involved in the bigger picture of our industry, being a member of the Institute of Fundraising and Vice Chair of the Comms Committee of the Association of Air Ambulances. Telephone: 01392 466666 Ext *133Email: [email protected]
Dave Hawes Finance and Infrastructure Director Expand I joined the Charity in November 2014. I have previously worked in London and Sydney for top 10 accountancy practice BDO and for the past 5 years have been working in Exeter for Capita Asset Services. Joining DAAT is a challenge but it allows me to do a job that combines doing something very worthwhile for an organisation which makes a tangible difference to people’s lives with a senior management role where there are opportunities to influence and contribute to DAAT’s continuing success. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I am part of the team responsible for the strategic oversight of Devon Air Ambulance, with a focus on the financial elements. This includes overseeing the Finance Team and a broader responsibility for the infrastructure across the organisation. It's a varied and interesting role, taking in legacies, cash forecasting and controls while interacting with other Charities, businesses and organisations. Telephone: 01392466666Email: [email protected]
Nigel Hare Operations Director & CQC Registered Manager Expand I am responsible for the provision of our operational service, from the initial procurement of the helicopters and their equipment right through to the care that reaches the patient. I joined Devon Air Ambulance in 1997 as an Aircrew Paramedic and still fly regularly as part of the operational team. My role is to support the organisation bring the aviation and clinical aspects together to form ‘our service’. I liaise with our key stakeholders, such as the South Western Ambulance Service, the wider NHS and Plymouth University, as well as the other emergency services, contractors and our fellow air ambulance services around the UK. I help ensure that our airbases, helicopters and team members have the facilities and equipment needed for us to deliver our service safely and effectively to patients. I also oversee the clinical development of our team, the level of care we offer patients and the establishment of Community Landing Sites. Telephone: 01392 466666 Email: [email protected]