Kunle Thomas is renowned for his expertise in patient experience and involvement, co-production, and health communications. For over two decades, Kunle has worked in consulting, project lead and senior managerial roles in diverse organisations, mostly within the National Health Service (NHS) in England. His NHS roles cuts across acute hospitals, ambulance service, mental health, specialist eye care, and commissioning services. Prior to joining the NHS, Kunle worked at the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health (CPPIH), precursor to Healthwatch England, where he played a key role in the setting up and promotion of patient and public forums across England. Trusteeship of a Carers’ Support charity and lectureship at a London university were some of his previous roles.

Kunle’s qualifications include LLM Medical Law & Ethics from Kent Law School, University of Kent, England and MSc Public Relations from the University of Stirling, Scotland. Member of the Institute of Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM) and former member of the Institute’s regional council for London and the South East. Kunle also holds membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and has spoken at patient experience conferences in the UK and abroad.

Kunle enjoys playing table tennis and tennis and loves creative writing, including poetry and lyrics.