Kenny Skillen

Kenny is Head of Engineering Platforms at Arqiva, where he leads mission-critical infrastructure operations supporting essential communication services across the UK, including critical national broadcasting and telecommunications infrastructure.
With over 25 years of experience in the satellite industry, Kenny specializes in transforming technology teams and delivering large-scale infrastructure programs. He has been instrumental in defining technology strategies that ensure 24/7/365 operational resilience for business-critical systems and has supported significant organizational growth through strategic infrastructure investments.
Kenny leads multidisciplinary teams across Security, Networks, Cloud, Media, Broadcast and Satellite who underpin critical infrastructure systems, focusing on operational excellence and innovation. His expertise spans crisis management, infrastructure transformation, AI/ML implementation for asset performance, and optimizing operational efficiency across complex technology environments.
He specialises in balancing the economics of technology strategy whilst achieving business outcomes. Kenny is currently leading product development and delivery programmes across media technology services.
A graduate in Electronic Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Kenny brings deep technical knowledge from his extensive satellite industry background combined with strategic leadership to ensure reliable, cutting-edge infrastructure services. His experience managing mission-critical 24/7 operations positions him as a key leader in critical infrastructure resilience and transformation.