Chester Kennedy

Chief Executive Officer Locator X

Chester Kennedy is the Chief Executive Officer of LocatorX, an Atlanta-based technology company specializing in location tracking, customer engagement, and authentication solutions.1 2 He was appointed to this position on June 20, 2023.4

Professional Background

Kennedy brings over 35 years of experience in the aerospace and commercial electronics industries to his role at LocatorX.1 3 His career highlights include:

Lockheed Martin: Kennedy spent 30 years at Lockheed Martin and its heritage organizations, working in various roles from engineering to executive positions.1 His last position was Vice President and Chief Engineer of Training and Logistics Solutions at Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training.1
BRIDG: Prior to joining LocatorX, Kennedy served as the Chief Executive Officer of BRIDG, where he focused on building R&D capabilities and microelectronics fabrication infrastructure.1
Consulting: Kennedy also operated a national consulting company, helping organizations understand opportunities and potential disruptive threats in technology evolution.1

Education and Expertise

Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology.1 He is known for his expertise in:

Aerospace and commercial electronics
Smart sensors innovation
Internet of Things (IoT)
Technology strategy and innovation

Recognition and Involvement

Throughout his career, Kennedy has received several accolades:

Listed in Florida Trend as one of the Florida 500 most influential business leaders
Named by Orlando Magazine as one of the 50 most powerful people in the region
Recognized as a "Game Changer" by the Orlando Business Journal1

Kennedy is also a strong advocate for STEM-based education and serves on numerous boards.1

Personal Interests

In his spare time, Kennedy enjoys activities both on water and in the air. He is a dedicated general aviation pilot and continues to study the intersections of technology, business growth, and economic impact.1