Puri brings over 27 years' experience from large system integrators like IBM, TCS, HP and HCLTech and has worked closely with the UK public sector for over a decade. 

Simmons has 26 years' experience helping healthcare organisations use technology to improve services and outcomes, including senior roles at IBM Consulting, Kainos and Boston Consulting Group, leading NHS business development, major bids, account growth and digital health strategy.

Erika Bannerman, managing director of NHS SBS, said: ‘Harpreet and Mark join NHS SBS at a pivotal point in our journey. Over the last five years, we have grown year on year, strengthening our position as a trusted partner to the NHS. That success has been built on the expertise, commitment and shared sense of purpose of our people, reflected in our recognition as one of the UK's Best Workplaces and, most recently, one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech™.

‘As the needs of the health service continue to evolve, we see significant opportunities to build on those strong foundations by developing new solutions and helping more organisations benefit from our expertise. Leveraging the unique strengths of our joint venture with Sopra Steria, we are well placed to combine deep NHS insight with leading digital, data and technology capabilities.

‘Harpreet and Mark will play an important role in shaping our next phase of growth, working with our talented teams to turn customer insight and new ideas into practical solutions that deliver even greater value for the NHS.'