Kevin joined the NHS in April 2021 having spent time as the Chief Executive of Employ-Ability and as Head of Partnerships for Safe Network, the national third-sector safeguarding unit. He is an experienced leader with a track record of strategic development and implementation, which includes managing the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Anchor Programme to national prominence. One of his main tasks has been to influence local, regional and national government to reflect the importance of Anchors in their strategic planning to support local communities, including in mid and south Essex.