Sumit Wadhia

Sumit has over 15 years of experience in communications, spanning both the public and private sectors. His career has covered the full breadth of the profession - from speechwriting and internal communications, to public affairs and strategic leadership. He is currently Deputy Director of Communications at West London NHS Trust, where he leads on delivering impactful communications that connect staff, patients, and communities.

Alongside his Trust role, Sumit is a founding member of the NHS Communications AI Network, and serves as Co-Chair of the Innovation and Training working group. In this position, he plays a central role in supporting NHS communications professionals understand, adopt, and apply new technologies with confidence.

Sumit is particularly passionate about building the skills and confidence of communicators so that AI becomes a trusted tool for innovation, rather than a source of uncertainty.