12 Aug 2026
London’s Air Ambulance Charity has announced the appointment of three new trustees, with Baroness Caroline Pidgeon MBE, Johnty Gray and Professor Karim Brohi joining the charity’s board.
The new trustees bring a wealth of expertise spanning public service, international fundraising and frontline trauma care. Their combined experience will support us as we deliver our long-term strategy to expand and enhance our frontline operations.
Baroness Caroline Pidgeon MBE is an experienced leader with a 26-year career as a Southwark Councillor and London Assembly Member. A member of the House of Lords since August 2024, she brings extensive board experience and a background in NHS communication.
Johnty Gray is a senior fundraising and engagement leader with over three decades of experience in the NGO sector. Currently the Individual Engagement Director at Oxfam GB, he has a proven track record of driving sustainable income growth at major charities, including WaterAid and Save the Children.
Professor Karim Brohi is a consultant trauma surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Professor of Trauma Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. He led the London Major Trauma System from 2014 to 2025 and serves as a Non-Executive Director of the London Ambulance Service.
The new trustees will help steer our strategic vision, governance and financial sustainability.
Bob Forsyth, Chair of the board at London’s Air Ambulance Charity, said: "I am delighted to welcome Caroline, Johnty and Karim to our board of trustees. Each brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and a distinct set of skills that will be invaluable to our mission. Their insights will strengthen our governance and help us continue to deliver critical care to those who need it most. I look forward to working alongside them as we secure the future of our frontline trauma teams and continue to develop our service."