North West Ambulance Service chief executive Salman Desai has been named in the Health Service Journal’s Top 50 NHS Chief Executives list for 2026.
The annual ranking highlights influential and high-performing NHS trust leaders across England.
The recognition reflects achievements in performance, innovation and workforce development within the ambulance service.
Four ambulance trust chief executives featured in this year’s list, which industry leaders say reflects the growing importance of ambulance services within the wider NHS.
The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives congratulated those recognised and praised the leadership shown across the sector.
Kirkham singer gets backing of Sir Paul McCartney and Peter Kay
Tour of Britain Women's cycling stage brings incredible atmosphere to Lancashire
Lancashire residents warned of unpaid parking charge text message scam
Man arrested after police drugs raid in Blackpool
Fleetwood man's incredible journey from heart attack to half marathon in one year
