THE Welsh Ambulance Service has appointed a new Director of Digital.
Jonny Sammut has been appointed to oversee an ambitious digital services strategy which will support the delivery of patient care and improve the experience of staff.
Jonny joins the Trust from North West Ambulance Service, where he is currently the Chief of Digital and Innovation.
Prior to that, he spent 15 years in the private sector, including as a Business Intelligence Director at Health Management Ltd and Client Intelligence Manager at Capita.
Chief Executive Jason Killens said: “The Welsh Ambulance Service has undergone significant transformation over the last couple years and is today celebrated as one of the most innovative of its kind internationally.
“We want this to continue, and Jonny’s appointment is testament to just how committed we are to using digital technology to enhance our services.
“Jonny brings a wealth of expert knowledge and experience, and we look forward to him joining the #TeamWAST family.”
Jonny’s priorities on entering the Trust will be to deliver and evolve the digital strategy, create the right conditions for digital innovation and review the technology adoption and training approach.
He will also develop a pipeline of development opportunities, harness partnerships to help us become a digital exemplar organisation and ensure our cyber security continues to meet and overcome daily challenges.
Jonny said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Welsh Ambulance Service as its new Director of Digital.
“I’m excited to be a part of such a forward-thinking organisation and as I settle into the role, I am eager to support the organisation through delivery of our digital innovations and solutions.
“I believe that digital has a big part to play in further enhancing the care we provide to our patients and the day-to-day experience of our colleagues.
“I’m looking forward to solving everyday problems and building on our digital ecosystem by exploring state-of-the-art technologies and data-driven insights.
“I am excited to embark on this journey.”
Jonny is the successor of Andy Haywood, who joined the Trust in 2020 as its first ever Director of Digital.
Since Andy’s departure for pastures new last year, Leanne Smith, Assistant Director for Data and Analytics, has been carrying the portfolio on an interim basis.
Jonny will join the Trust officially in September.
