Kenneth Purcell

CEO, iSeatz.com
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Kenneth Purcell is the founder and chief executive officer of iSeatz.com. As the company’s CEO and visionary, he is unwaveringly focused on the infrastructure, growth and strategic direction of the company. Kenneth established iSeatz in 1999 as a source for online restaurant reservations – and rapidly recognized the vast opportunity for iSeatz’ evolution and growth in the Travel and Entertainment industry. By applying his creative vision and ability to design innovative product lines, Kenneth has been instrumental in establishing iSeatz as the premier provider of tailored, end-to-end Travel and Entertainment solutions that are now utilized by a multitude of industry-leading companies. Under Kenneth’s leadership, iSeatz launched to the forefront of its industry. A native of New Orleans, Kenneth is committed to his deep Louisiana roots. He and his company are survivors of Hurricane Katrina – fueling Kenneth’s drive to further establish iSeatz as a local and national story of resilience and success. Recognized as a thought leader in the industry, Kenneth has been featured by leading national media, including CNN/fn television, The New York Times and The Washington Post, and selected as a speaker at major international industry events. Kenneth has received numerous professional accolades throughout his career -- most recently an “Innovator of the Year” by New Orleans City Business (2007) -- and led iSeatz to be named “Growth Company of the Year” in Louisiana Technology Council’s eWards program. Additionally, he was named “Leader of the Power Generation” by New Orleans City Business, (2002), awarded “Top 40 Under 40” by Gambit Magazine New Orleans (2002), nominated by Ernst & Young twice as “Entrepreneur of the Year” (2001, 2002) and top "Business Person to Watch" by New Orleans Magazine (2000). Kenneth holds a B.A. in International Business from Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama.