Christopher Kenna
Transform workplace diversity and innovation with Christopher Kenna, speaker, AI technology entrepreneur and inclusion advocate. Christopher works with organisations to drive authentic representation and sustainable technology solutions, delivering insights backed by EMPower 100 recognition and multiple British LGBT Awards.
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Chris is the Founder and CEO of Media Stream AI, a company delivering fully personalised live television channels through its IntuiTV brand. He is also spearheading the development of the UK’s first canal-cooled AI data centre in Manchester, combining robotics and renewable water-based cooling to create sustainable infrastructure for advanced computing, virtual production, and artificial intelligence. His focus is on developing technology that redefines broadcast experiences while addressing environmental responsibility.
Previously, Chris founded Brand Advance, a global platform that helped leading brands engage authentically with underrepresented communities. He has also contributed to advisory boards across the media and cultural sectors, including the Conscious Advertising Network and the Victoria and Albert Museum. As an openly gay, mixed-race father, Chris's commitment to inclusion is deeply personal. He brings a unique perspective on the importance of representation and fairness, an outlook which continues to shape his work and influence.
Chris' achievements have been recognised with awards such as Innovator of the Year at the Ex-Forces in Business Awards, listings in the British LGBT Awards Top 10 on three occasions, and inclusion in both the EMPower 100 Ethnic Minority Executives and the OUTstanding Top 100 LGBT Executives. In 2023, he was named among the Top 20 Marketing Influencers by the Technology for Marketing Index.
Book Christopher Kenna for your next event to inspire audiences with stories of resilience, innovation, and inclusive leadership. Gain fresh insights into building a fairer future through business and technology.
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Chris Kenna draws on his journey from the battlefield to the boardroom to reveal how military discipline and resilience shaped his path as an entrepreneur. He unpacks the transferable lessons of leadership, decision-making under pressure and adaptability in rapidly changing environments. With sharp insight and a dynamic delivery, Chris shows how these principles translate into business success, offering audiences practical takeaways for navigating challenges with focus and determination.
Chris Kenna challenges the industry to confront blind spots in representation and access, demonstrating why diversity must be woven into the fabric of media and advertising. Drawing on his lived experience and expertise, he reveals how authentic inclusion can unlock new markets, strengthen brand trust and create long-lasting impact. Through candid storytelling and compelling examples, Chris inspires audiences to embrace a more equitable approach to reaching society at scale.
Chris Kenna shares his remarkable story of resilience and ambition, tracing a path from childhood in care to a distinguished military career and on to building an award winning global tech company. He highlights the pivotal moments, setbacks and triumphs that shaped his leadership style and entrepreneurial spirit. With a bold and authentic voice, Chris offers audiences valuable lessons on scaling vision into reality across diverse international markets.
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