Cleveland, OH

Inglewood Associates LLC welcomes Brian S. Kenyon, with his more than 30 years of executive experience across diverse industries including licensing, manufacturing, professional services, large scale tax-exempt organizations and education. During the course of his career, Brian has worked with both publicly traded & privately held organizations.  Brian is best known for transforming enterprises using innovative financial strategies that consistently deliver impactful results.

Brian served most recently as CFO of Gravitas Ventures during a period of rapid growth and played a key leadership role in the $100M sale of Gravitas to Anthem Sports and Entertainment Group. As a result of his contributions there, Brian was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business as a Notable in Finance in 2022.  In 2017, Brian joined the executive team at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History as Chief Financial and Operating Officer where he overhauled the Museum’s financial processes and negotiated a significant legal settlement, all while managing a $252M asset base.

Brian spent 18 years at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, first as VP of Finance and Administration and was elevated to EVP & CFO in 2009.  While at the Hall of Fame, revenue catapulted from $16.6M to 39M as he managed $50M in capital improvements, oversaw a $35M museum redesign, and executed bond financings that raised $30M.  While there he launched an enterprise turnaround that ultimately achieved 20% reduction of operating expenses.  These achievements were recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business in 2009 when he was recognized as CFO of the year.

Previously, Brian served a diverse range of financial roles at International Total Services, Signature Brands, NACCO Industries, and Senior Associate Auditor at PwC.  Brian received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Akron and is a CPA (inactive).

Brian Kenyon said, “I am thrilled to be joining the Inglewood Team with their strong track record of providing exceptional client service.  I look forward to adding to this history while partnering with business owners and senior leadership teams in defining and achieving their strategic objectives.”

John K. Lane, Inglewood’s CEO/Managing Director, commented, “I am very excited about bringing to Inglewood Brian’s reputation for integrity, leadership, and building high-performing teams.  Brian will be able to add bench strength to our for-profit, Higher Education and Not-for-Profit teams.”

About Inglewood Associates LLC – Since 1983, Inglewood Associates has delivered valuable business acumen to assist clients with a wide range of business challenges. The firm’s principals, who average 40 years each of financial and operational experience, serve clients as interim and full-time CEO’s, CFO’s and board chairs. They also provide litigation support as expert witnesses and assist clients with business performance and transaction advice. For more about Inglewood Associates LLC please visit www.ingw.com.

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Inglewood Associates LLC

Phone: 216-533-5860