Kevin Densmore has joined CF as Chief Technology Officer, bringing a deep commitment to the transformational power of AI underpinned by decades of experience in data analytics and technology consulting. Kevin brings more than 20 years' of cross-industry experience, including health and life sciences.
He has led and delivered cost reduction tracking in hospital systems as well as synergy capture and carve-outs for multinational pharmaceutical companies in addition to running data management and analytics engagements. At PwC, he also played a central role in the firm's partnership with Palantir and in the firm's own digital, data, and AI enablement journey.
Hannah Farrar, Chief Executive Officer of CF, stated, " We welcome Kevin as our new Chief Technology Officer. Bringing over 20 years of experience in IT Strategy, Information Management, Data Analytics, Post Merger Synergy Capture and Data Carve-outs, we are looking forward to him spearheading the expansion of CF's data and digital capabilities across health systems, health investing and life sciences."
Ben Richardson, Managing Partner of Life Sciences at CF, stated, "I'm delighted to welcome Kevin to the partner team as our CTO. I look forward to collaborating with him as we advance data, digital, and AI initiatives for our clients in life sciences, health technology, and health systems. He brings a true passion and enthusiasm for AI and his combination of technical expertise and business judgement will be instrumental in supporting our clients to meet their objectives, ensuring they remain competitive while delivering exceptional care outcomes."
Kevin's understanding of technology and business acumen is underpinned by an education in both accounting and information systems, and a passion for developing teams of technology-oriented consultants. His appointment comes as CF continues to expand its pioneering work in health data science and AI applications across the health ecosystem.
Kevin Densmore
Commenting on his appointment, Densmore added, "I'm thrilled to share that I've joined CF as Chief Technology Officer. Over the past two decades, I've had the privilege of working across sectors to help organisations unlock value by developing applications, automation, analytics, and AI to turn data into insights and drive efficiencies that make a tangible impact. At CF, I'm excited to be turning my attention to the purpose-rich mission of healthcare; helping clients apply realise their AI ambitions to the benefit of patients and customers everywhere."
CF is well known for having access to more data on the NHS than any other company and for being experts in its use, as recognised by its multiple awards as the best provider of healthcare analytics. The company has now evolved to digital AI applications, having been at the forefront of applying data science to healthcare and serving as pioneers in integrating data insights into tools that support clients across the entire health ecosystem.
We have evolved from supporting Covid pandemic decision-making to becoming partners with the NHS, Palantir and Accenture in the Federated Data Platform programme, which has rolled out to more than 80 hospitals across the country.
This evolution, combined with CF's expansion into new markets including Saudi Arabia where health systems are embracing data, digital and AI innovations, has created the need for an experienced technology leader to engage with clients and guide the company's own technology choices.
