Gurnak is a NHS General Practitioner whose career spans a diverse portfolio of clinical, leadership, educational, and advisory roles. Alongside his work as a practising GP, he serves as the Deputy Chief Clinical Information Officer for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland ICB, where he is at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare. His work focuses on utilising the power of technology to improve the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of patient care, ensuring innovation delivers real-world benefits for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Driven by a commitment to reducing health inequalities, Gurnak is a passionate advocate for creating a healthcare system where digital advancements do not exacerbate existing disparities but instead become tools for closing the gap. He believes that technology, when designed and implemented with purpose, has the potential to empower patients, improve access to care, and deliver more equitable health outcomes. Central to his ethos is the principle that patients must always remain at the heart of any transformation – their needs, experiences, and voices guiding the way.

Beyond his leadership in digital health, Gurnak is recognised for his dedication to mentoring and supporting colleagues across the NHS, sharing his expertise to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. He works tirelessly to ensure that digital healthcare systems are intuitive, inclusive, and sustainable, bridging the gap between innovation and practical application.

Gurnak’s work is underpinned by a forward-thinking approach, a collaborative spirit, and a relentless drive to improve healthcare for all. Whether in the consultation room, the boardroom, or as an advisor shaping policy, his focus remains on delivering solutions that enhance lives and strengthen the NHS for the future.

NHS Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurnakdosanjh/

Kevin is Co-Director of HDR UK Midlands, a network uniting NHS, academia, industry, and the third sector to enhance NHS services through health data. Beginning his NHS career as a Youth Trainee in 1998, he gained expertise in Health Informatics, Oncology, Research & Development, and Innovation Management.

An initial recruit to the National Cancer Research Network (NCRN), Kevin developed a clinical trial recruitment database. He later established the UK’s first national cancer multidisciplinary team for Ewing’s Sarcomas, sharing clinical data across the UKs 4 nations. Previous roles include Head of Research & Innovation at a Specialist NHS Trust, and Head of Operations for the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (AHSN).

At the University of Birmingham, Kevin teaches on the MSc Health Data Science course and has also recently initiated the apprenticeship programme within the College of Medicine and Health’s Research Office. He co-founded the Midlands CCIO network and strategically supports the TARGetAMR network using genomics to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Passionate about community, he leads Ramblers charity walks and formerly chaired a kidney patient charity. His interests include photography, cooking, running, gardening, travel, and yoga.  Ambitious and visionary, Kevin is committed to transforming the NHS for the benefit of all.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust &
University of Birmingham

Email address: k.dunn5@nhs.net
Email address: k.w.dunn@bham.ac.uk