Simon Weldon

Simon became Chief Executive of South East Coast Ambulance Service in April 2023, bringing more than 20 years of NHS leadership experience across both provider and commissioning sectors.

Before joining the organisation, he served as Group Chief Executive for the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, where he played a key role in securing university hospital status. Prior to this, Simon led Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as Chief Executive, successfully guiding the organisation out of quality special measures.

His career is defined by a strong focus on organisational improvement, collaborative leadership and delivering high‑quality care for patients and communities.