Mark Mapp to stand down as Chief Ambulance Officer next year

The announcement is being made now to ensure a planned and structured recruitment process for a successor, and a smooth transition process over the coming months.

Mr Mapp who has been Chief Ambulance Officer since April 2019 said:

“I have decided that the time is right for me to stand down from my role as Chief Ambulance Officer and CEO. The ambulance service is in a strong and stable position and I have chosen to leave at this point, because I want to spend some time with my family before my son embarks on his own career. 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 will continue in his role, providing continuity, stability and guidance during the transitional period while a successor is appointed. The recruitment process will begin in January.  

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.”

Chairman of the St John Ambulance and Rescue Service board of directors, Mark de Garis said: “We will be sorry to see Mark leave his role. He has made a significant contribution to the service and the community, dedicating the past seven years to leading the organisation with commitment, resilience and a clear strategic vision. 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.

Mr de Garis added: “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. The board will continue to support Mark and his team over the coming months to ensure stability and continuity for everyone involved, including the staff and the wider island communities.”

Further updates relating to the recruitment process will be provided at the appropriate time.