During the past nine years, Doyle has been chief executive of NHS Sussex, and has been instrumental in leading Sussex to become a more integrated health and care system.

He has also contributed to the national healthcare strategy as national director for system development at NHS England for two years.

He previously served as chief executive for NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group and as director of community services and private care at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

Doyle began his NHS career as a physiotherapist before moving into leadership roles in commissioning and healthcare management.

Adam Doyle, designate chief executive of NHS Kent and Medway, said: ‘In Kent and Medway, we have a fantastic opportunity to build on the ambitions of our integrated care strategy, as well as the NHS Strategy for Kent and Medway.

‘I am keen we are at the forefront of developing neighbourhood health for our local communities – it's a key part of the 10-year plan and will help us drive forward the change needed for our population.'

NHS Kent and Medway chair, Cedi Frederick, said: ‘It is widely recognised that Adam is one of the most experienced chief executives in the country and has significantly achieved at all of the organisations he has led to date, from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Merton Clinical Commissioning Group, through to the integration that has been delivered across Sussex.

‘I know he will bring this extensive leadership to support NHS Kent and Medway and the wider system to deliver for the benefit of local people.'