Ambulance CEO to step down in 2026

An ambulance CEO will step down in 2026 after seven years in the role.

Mark Mapp, chief ambulance officer and CEO of St John Ambulance and Rescue Service in Guernsey, started his role in April 2019 and said now was the right time to leave as the service was "in a strong and stable position".

He was awarded the King's Ambulance Medal in January and the service said the announcement had been made now to ensure a "planned and structured recruitment process" for a successor.

Mr Mapp said he was leaving so he could spend time with his family before his son "embarks on his own career".

He said: "We are planning some adventures together and I want to enjoy this time while I am still fit and healthy.

"I am proud to have served the island communities in this leadership role for the past seven years, and of the achievements of the ambulance service as a whole, and all the individuals in the team who come to work every day to provide care, compassion and life-saving treatment for the sick and injured."

Mark de Garis, chairman of the St John Ambulance and Rescue Service board of directors, said Mr Mapp had made "a significant contribution to the service and the community".

"Mark has guided ambulance and rescue through a period of transformation, including the restructuring of the leadership team, increasing the financial stability of the organisation and further developing standards of quality and patient care.

"I am grateful that Mark has given advanced notice, which will allow us to work through the recruitment and appointment process, giving time for a structured transition and handover."

Mr Mapp added: "I remain focused on delivering the excellent prehospital service our community has come to expect and I will be working closely with the board to support the senior leadership team and operational staff through this period."

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