Chris Lear
Life PresidentChris was a trustee from the charity's formation, right through until 2023. He completed the maximum number of 12 years as a trustee, including the latter seven-and-a-half as chairman.
He then became a Life President on leaving the Board.
Chris' background is in Biochemistry and he worked in medical research before founding and running his own Biotechnology company.
Chris has been a pilot for over 20 years and has flown helicopters.
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity needs £4.5 million a year to continue its lifesaving service