Andrew Kennedy

Andrew Kennedy

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & Principal Traceability Advisor at New Ear Partners

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Andrew Kennedy Biography

Mr. Kennedy is a global leader in food traceability technology, standards, and regulations. He co-leads New Era Partners, a division of iFoodDS, dedicated to assisting companies with the FDA Food Traceability Rule, FSMA 204.

Mr. Kennedy’s prior experience includes three years at the FDA in the Office of Food Policy and Response developing food supply chain traceability and recall systems, public-facing programs, and regulatory policy, including FDA’s Final Rule for Food Traceability and Tech-enabled Traceability, the first core element of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety. At FDA, Mr. Kennedy led the team that developed 21 Forward, used by FDA’s Foods Program to assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution, monitor the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. Food Supply Chain, and assist with the powdered infant formula crisis response.

Prior to his work at the FDA, Mr. Kennedy led IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center and co-founded FoodLogiQ (acquired by Riverside). He co-convened traceability standards development working groups for GS1, the Produce Traceability Initiative and the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability. With Jennifer McEntire, United Fresh Produce Association, Mr. Kennedy edited “Food Traceability from Binders to Blockchain,” published by Springer.

Mr. Kennedy began his career at Accenture in New York City, then helped grow two startups, Clarkston – an early leader in SAP Consulting, and Diba Industries – an innovator in clinical diagnostic precision fluid handling (acquired by Halma, LSE:HLMA). Mr. Kennedy holds an MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and an A.B. in Economics from Lafayette College.

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Andrew Kennedy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Sustainability, Technology, Innovation, Supply Chain and Data.

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Andrew Kennedy generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Andrew Kennedy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Food & Beverage, Agriculture and Sustainability. The estimated speaking fee range to book Andrew Kennedy for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Andrew Kennedy generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Schlafly, Danielle Gould and Riana Lynn. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andrew Kennedy for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 26/04/2024.

Andrew Kennedy Reviews

  • Andy was WONDERFUL. He joined us for our dinner the night prior so he was able to connect with our staff and customers... His presentation was stellar and we have already received good reviews from our customers. It is obvious he does these types of engagements a lot. A true professional... From employees to customers we were all very pleased. He even stuck around for a session after his presentation before heading to the airport. WOW!
    Produce Pro Software - Apr 23 2024

  • How do I book Andrew Kennedy to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andrew Kennedy for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Andrew Kennedy, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Andrew Kennedy or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Andrew Kennedy for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Andrew Kennedy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andrew Kennedy, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Andrew Kennedy speak about?

    Andrew Kennedy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Sustainability, Technology, Innovation, Supply Chain and Data.
  • Where does Andrew Kennedy travel from?

    Andrew Kennedy generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Andrew Kennedy?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Andrew Kennedy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Andrew Kennedy for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Andrew Kennedy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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