Glenn Kennel is a highly accomplished executive, technology strategist, and business leader whose career spans more than 45 years of innovation, operational excellence, and transformational leadership within the entertainment and production technology industries. Throughout his distinguished career, Glenn has successfully bridged the worlds of engineering, product development, and executive management, helping organizations capitalize on disruptive technologies while building sustainable businesses. His ability to recognize emerging trends, translate technical innovation into commercial success, and guide organizations through periods of significant change has established him as one of the industry’s most respected leaders.
For more than sixteen years, Glenn served as President and Chief Executive Officer of ARRI Americas, the largest regional subsidiary of ARRI GmbH, the world’s premier manufacturers of motion picture cameras, lighting systems, and media technologies. Leading a regionalglobal organization with annual revenues ranging from approximately $100 million to $200, he was responsible for every aspect of corporate performance, including financial oversight, strategic planning, product development, international operations, commercialization, business development, and organizational leadership. Under his direction, ARRI strengthened its position as a technology leader while successfully navigating one of the most transformative periods in the history of filmmaking.
Prior to becoming CEO, Glenn served as Chief Technology Officer for ARRI, where he led the company’s digital transformation during the industry’s dramatic migration from traditional film production to digital capture, post-production, and distribution. His leadership was instrumental in helping filmmakers, broadcasters, and production companies adopt groundbreaking digital workflows while preserving the artistic standards the industry demanded. Glenn became widely recognized as a technology evangelist who could inspire confidence in emerging technologies while ensuring they delivered measurable business value.
Before joining ARRI’s executive leadership team, Glenn served as Vice President and General Manager of Feature Film Services for Laser Pacific Media Corporation, where he expanded his expertise in post-production services, media workflows, and customer-focused operational leadership. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Texas Instruments as Director of Technology Development and spent more than two decades with Eastman Kodak Company, where he developed extensive expertise in image processing, digital imaging, color science, software development, and technology commercialization. Each stage of his career added new dimensions to his leadership capabilities while reinforcing his reputation as an innovator capable of connecting technical excellence with strategic business growth.
Glenn’s professional expertise extends well beyond executive management. He possesses deep experience in technology transfer, product management, strategic planning, negotiation of international commercialization agreements, image processing, camera technologies, display systems, color science, digital media, business development, and organizational transformation. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to evaluate disruptive technologies, integrate them into established industries, and build the organizational alignment necessary for successful adoption. More recently, his consulting work has focused on technology transfer in motion picture, production, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in media production, further reflecting his commitment to remaining at the forefront of technological innovation.
Internationally, Glenn has managed business operations and strategic relationships across North and South America while serving on a Global Management Board for ARRI GmbH headquartered in Germany. This experience has provided him with valuable insight into international markets, multicultural leadership, global partnerships, and cross-border commercialization strategies. His ability to lead geographically diverse teams while balancing regional priorities with global corporate objectives has become one of the defining strengths of his executive career. Whether working with engineers, creative professionals, customers, or executive leadership teams, Glenn consistently builds collaboration around a shared vision for innovation and growth.
Beyond the boardroom, Glenn has established himself as a respected thought leader within the entertainment technology community. He has authored numerous professional articles and published the industry reference book Color and Mastering for Digital Cinema, which has served as a valuable resource for professionals navigating the transition to digital cinema. In addition, he has been an active public speaker, presenting on technology innovation, digital production workflows, and the future of filmmaking. His ability to communicate sophisticated technical concepts in practical business terms has made him a trusted voice among industry leaders, engineers, and creative professionals alike.
Glenn’s educational foundation reflects the multidisciplinary expertise that has fueled his success. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Image Processing from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University. This combination of engineering rigor and business education has enabled him to make balanced decisions that integrate innovation, financial stewardship, operational performance, and long-term strategic value.
Today, Glenn serves as an independent consultant, advising organizations on technology transfer, media production, and innovation strategy. He remains passionate about helping companies embrace transformative technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and next-generation production tools that promise to reshape industries well beyond entertainment. His motivation for pursuing corporate board service is rooted in a genuine desire to remain engaged with emerging technologies while sharing decades of executive leadership experience with organizations seeking strategic guidance during periods of rapid change.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Glenn enjoys hiking, skiing, tennis, and traveling, pursuits that reflect his curiosity, appreciation for new experiences, and commitment to maintaining an active lifestyle. These interests complement a career built upon continuous learning, thoughtful leadership, and a willingness to embrace change. With extensive executive experience, deep technical knowledge, international business expertise, and a lifelong passion for innovation, Glenn Kennel offers boards an exceptional combination of strategic vision, operational leadership, and transformational insight.
Character:
Glenn leads with integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in every endeavor. His collaborative leadership style inspires trust while encouraging innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across organizations.
Knowledge:
He possesses an extraordinary depth of expertise spanning engineering, executive leadership, product innovation, financial management, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. His decades of experience allow him to evaluate complex challenges from both technical and commercial perspectives while identifying practical, forward-looking solutions.
Strategic:
Glenn consistently recognizes disruptive market shifts before they become mainstream and develops strategies that position organizations for sustained success. His experience leading global business transformation enables him to help boards evaluate risk, capitalize on opportunity, and navigate rapidly evolving competitive landscapes.
Communication:
An accomplished communicator who effectively engages executives, engineers, creative professionals, customers, and board members alike. Through his writing, public speaking, and executive leadership, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to simplify complex technologies and build alignment around strategic objectives.
