Team Principal and CEO, NorthStar SailGP Team

Phil Kennard

Phil Kennard is Team Principal and CEO of the NorthStar SailGP Team. His background combines extensive experience in both elite sailing and sports management.  

Kennard is a former UK champion in the 49er Class (2004) and alongside his sailing credentials has held commercial roles within the PGA TOUR, Formula One and America’s Cup.  Kennard’s strategic and commercial expertise has already contributed significantly to the team’s competitive and organizational success in the Rolex SailGP Season 5 Championship and has positioned Canada as a rising force in professional sport.