Karen Rutter

Director of Finance

Karen joined West Midlands Ambulance Service as Director of Finance on the 1st May 2023. Previously she was the Deputy Director of Finance at Health Education England (HEE) where she was responsible for the financial delivery and governance of NHS education and training resources.

Karen is a qualified accountant with over 30 years’ experience in NHS finance.  She started her finance career in Worcestershire working in Community and Mental Health Trusts.   Prior to HEE, Karen worked in the corporate finance areas of a number of Strategic Health Authorities across West Midlands, East Midlands and East of England.