Derek Laird

Derek Laird has extensive experience in the healthcare transportation sector, currently serving as the CEO of Health Transportation Group UK since February 2018. Prior roles include Special Advisor at the Care Quality Commission, with a focus on ambulance services, and interim positions as Patient Transport Consultant at High Weald Lewes Havens CCG and Mobilisation Director at G4S for University College Hospitals London. Laird has also held significant operational roles at Arriva Transport Solutions Ltd and West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, where responsibilities encompassed non-emergency patient transport and business development. Earlier career achievements include serving as Director of Patient Transport Services at Lancashire Ambulance Service and Business Development Manager at Two Shires Ambulance Service, demonstrating a strong background in patient transport service delivery and contract management.