Ben Kinnaman

Ben Kinnaman is the founder, President, and CEO of Greensea Systems, Inc., a company he established in 2006 in Richmond, Vermont.12 He is also the CEO of Armach Robotics, Inc. and Bayonet Ocean Vehicles.2 Kinnaman's career is focused on developing intelligent ocean solutions, leveraging AI and autonomy through Greensea's proprietary software framework, Open Sea.1

Kinnaman has led Greensea to significant growth, with the company expanding by 53% in the past year and increasing its workforce by nearly 45%.1 Under his leadership, Greensea has expanded its real estate footprint from 8,000 to 25,000 square feet and invested in a production facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts.1

Education and Early Career

Kinnaman holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Davidson College and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Control Systems from The Johns Hopkins University.2 Before founding Greensea, he worked as a Software Engineer and Offshore APM at Phoenix International Holdings, Inc.2

Professional Vision

Kinnaman's vision for Greensea is to revolutionize the relationship between operators and robots in the subsea industry and beyond.3 He aims to make Greensea's technology the standard in man-machine interface technology and the language that any robot and its operator speaks.3

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Kinnaman enjoys shipwreck diving and was a two-time state BMX champion in North Carolina.3 He is also involved in various community initiatives, including supporting robotics education programs and serving on local economic development committees.3