David Kennedy

General Manager - International Antarctic Centre at RealNZ

David Kennedy is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in management and tourism, currently serving as the General Manager of the International Antarctic Centre since April 2022. Previously, David held the position of Head of the Christchurch Antarctic Office at ChristchurchNZ from October 2018 to March 2022, emphasizing the city's rich history with Antarctica. David's career also includes roles as Chief Executive Officer at Lincoln Hospitality Ltd and Destination Queenstown Inc, along with significant positions in tourism and sponsorship management at Ngāi Tahu Tourism and various other organizations. David holds a Diploma of Agriculture from Massey University and was educated at St Patrick's College, Wellington.

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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RealNZ

Our family business was founded in Fiordland in the 1950s by tourism and conservation pioneers Les and Olive Hutchins. Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Rakiura Stewart Island to Whakatipu Queenstown; including world-renowned cruises through Piopiotahi Milford Sound and Patea Doubtful Sound, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw. For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.


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New Zealand

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201-500

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