Kenn Watnick

Kenn Watnick is a business development executive, Board Director, and Digital Leader for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan, driving growth by building bridges between global industrial leaders and sustainable energy solutions. He leads initiatives that strengthen international trade networks, facilitate high-level technical partnerships, and foster collaboration across the manufacturing, energy, and digital spheres.

Through his leadership at TECO Electric & Machinery, Kenn promotes innovation in motor technology and integrated power systems across Taiwan, Canada, and global markets. He is committed to advancing industrial efficiency and digital transformation while creating strategic pathways for bilateral investment. His professional approach is grounded in high-level operational excellence, having trained in the Toyota Production System and the famed GE Crotonville Leadership Program.

Kenn manages landmark infrastructure projects and serves as a key liaison between the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei and major industrial stakeholders. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a degree in Economics, he also holds an MBA from Washington State University. Kenn continues to champion professional excellence and community engagement, facilitating meaningful connections that support the economic and technological ties between Canada and Taiwan.