Dr Zafar Iqbal is an Associate Medical Director for Public Health at a large community NHS Trust and Vice President of the UK Faculty of Public Health. With a career spanning clinical, leadership, and policy roles, he brings a wealth of experience to the intersection of healthcare delivery and population health.

He has previously held two Director of Public Health posts, including in one of the most deprived local authorities in England, where he led pioneering work to tackle health inequalities. Originally trained as a GP, he has also served as a Medical Director within an NHS Trust, bridging clinical expertise with strategic leadership.

Nationally, he has contributed to shaping public health policy through roles such as membership of the NHS Health Checks Clinical Expert Committee. He currently serves as Chair of the NHS Provider Public Health Network, a growing body of around 150 consultants and trainees dedicated to strengthening public health practice within provider organisations.

His commitment to professional standards was further demonstrated during his term as Registrar for the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR), where he oversaw the development and quality assurance of the new Portfolio route to registration.

With a strong global perspective, he has served on the Global Health Committee for over a decade, contributing to international dialogues on public health and equity.

He is also a Visiting Professor at four academic institutions, reflecting his passion for education and mentorship. In addition, he holds an ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching and Mentoring qualification, which he finds invaluable in his work with trainees and emerging leaders in public health.