Our Leadership Team
Kernexus is led by a multidisciplinary leadership team with deep experience across clinical research, scientific publishing, medical communications, strategic marketing, and international event delivery.
Our leadership brings together expertise in evidence development, editorial governance, regulatory engagement, audience strategy, and scientific marketing, ensuring that every program we deliver is not only rigorous, but reaches the right stakeholders in the right way. From expert consensus and peer-reviewed publication to global meetings and summits, our work is designed for visibility, credibility, and long-term impact.
The team works closely with clinicians, researchers, societies, and industry partners to translate complex science into clear, compliant communications that support education, policy, reimbursement, and market access objectives.
Leadership at Kernexus is hands-on and accountable - shaping strategy, overseeing delivery, and ensuring that scientific integrity and effective communication go hand in hand.
Meet our leadership team
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Anthony Kerr
Founder & CEO
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. He sets the tone for everything we do.
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Kelly Nickalls
Editorial Director
Kelly is an Editorial Director with extensive experience in scientific publishing, spanning more than 15 years.
With a strong background in editorial strategy, peer review management, and content governance, Kelly has worked closely with researchers, authors, and industry stakeholders to ensure accuracy, clarity, and integrity in scientific communication. Her expertise includes overseeing editorial teams and shaping publication standards.
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Grace Elliott
Operations Director
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our Operations Director is all about building strong relationships. Grace helps connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
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Leigh Cook
CFO
For finance inquiries, contact leigh.cooke@kernexus.org.
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Edwin Njenga
Marketing Director
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Lucy Nyuke
Human Resources Director
Calm, people-first, and grounded, Lucy leads all things people - from employment law and compliance to culture, capability, and growth. She brings clarity and structure championing ownership, autonomy, and wellbeing, and building the foundations of trust and collaboration that support people with exceptional talent to do their best work and deliver lasting impact.