Paulo Fontoura Executive Vice President, Head of Research & Development Sanofi

Kevin Humphries Chief Technology Officer NHS England

PAULO FONTOURA

JOB FROM: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, XAIRA THERAPEUTICS

KEVIN HUMPHRIES

JOB FROM: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, UK HOME OFFICE

JOB TO: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, SANOFI

JOB TO:

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, NHS ENGLAND

Paulo is an experienced physician-scientist with a track record of translating biological insights into transformative medicines. He joins Sanofi from AI-focused biotechnology firm Xaira Therapeutics. Paulo says,“ I am incredibly excited to be joining … Sanofi in this new role, to work together to create an amazing pipeline of new medicines that will make a real difference in the lives of patients.”

NHS England has announced Kevin as its new Chief Technology Officer. He will support the delivery of the NHS’ s 10 Year Health Plan and its evolving technology needs. Kevin says,“ I’ ll be … evolving the technology that underpins how care is delivered and making sure the systems that patients and staff rely on are secure … and built for the future.”

20 September 2026