About KIPA

I’m James Kennedy, founder of KIPA. For over 15 years, I’ve worked with leading technology and telecom organisations as well as the RIPE NCC, where I served as Chief Registry Officer. In that role, I guided strategy, governance, and operations for one of the world’s five Regional Internet Registries, gaining first-hand insight into how IP resources are managed at a global scale.

Earlier in my career, I developed and delivered operational IP addressing solutions for organisations of varying sizes such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Liberty Global with 13 operating country affiliates including Virgin Media, Ziggo-Vodafone, UPC, Unitymedia.

I’m also an active contributor to the global Internet community, having served in a variety of roles, including:

• Twice elected by the RIPE community to the ASO Address Council (ASO AC)

• RIPE Address Policy Working Group Co-chair

• Co-chair of the RIPE Database Requirements Task Force

These experiences give me a unique 360° perspective that combines strategic foresight with deep policy and industry expertise, hands-on operational knowledge, and governance insight.

Purpose & Goal

Many organisations struggle to unlock the full value of their IP assets while staying compliant and ready for future growth.
KIPA helps turn these challenges into strategic opportunities by transforming IP addressing from a technical necessity into a driver of efficiency, growth, and innovation.

I work with enterprises, service providers, and technology leaders to optimise today’s IP operations, strengthen long-term strategy, and make smart, market-aware decisions.

My approach is grounded in integrity, clarity, and actionable insight, ensuring your IP resources become not just managed, but a lasting source of resilience and advantage.