Kevin Andrew Fenton (born 19 December 1966[1]) is a public health physician and infectious disease epidemiologist.

He grew up in Jamaica, where his father was head of the science department at Excelsior High School and his mother was a nurse at the hospital of the University of the West Indies (UWI).

[7] His work in this role combatting the COVID-19 pandemic was recognised by ranking second in the 2021 edition of the annual Powerlist of the most influential Black Britons.

[8] Fenton's work during the pandemic focused on supporting hard-hit BAME communities, including two reports highlighting the health inequalities faced by minority British people.

[9] Fenton was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to public health.