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Christopher Kenna
Entrepreneurship
Innovation
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
World Environment Day
Black History Month
Pride
Innovator
Digital Expert
Advertising
Entrepreneur
Thought Leader
Broadcaster
Military
Professional
Inclusion
Founder
CEO
Inspirational
IDAHOBIT
Public Relations
Christopher Kenna is a British entrepreneur, military veteran and media innovator whose career spans technology, creativity, and diversity leadership. Raised in care, he joined the British Army at sixteen and went on to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan before an injury ended his service. The resilience he built through these experiences shaped his transition into the media and technology industries, where he has established a series of ventures at the intersection of innovation and representation.
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.
Topics, sessions and talks
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.
Book Christopher Kenna to inspire your team with powerful lessons in resilience, innovation, and inclusive leadership, drawn from his unique journey from military service to pioneering sustainable technology and media ventures. Secure your spot now to gain actionable insights on building a fairer, more forward-thinking business.
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Christopher Kenna uses autobiographical narrative as his primary device, tracing a sequential arc from childhood in care through military service to tech entrepreneurship, anchoring broader lessons in leadership and inclusion to specific biographical turning points.
Christopher Kenna speaks on military-to-business transition, diversity and representation in media, and building a global technology company. He is Founder and CEO of Media Stream AI and received the Innovator of the Year award at the Ex-Forces in Business Awards, with three listings in the British LGBT Awards Top 10 and inclusion in both the EMPower 100 Ethnic Minority Executives and OUTstanding Top 100 LGBT Executives.
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