Kerry commenced her NHS career through the NHS Management Graduate Scheme in 2002 based within Slough, Berkshire and has a MSc in Health Care Management. During the next 15 years, Kerry has worked in senior operational and strategic management roles within NHS hospitals in Somerset, including Deputy Director of Operations at Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Kerry joined Symphony Healthcare Services as Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and then went on to be appointed as Managing Director in 2019.