Robert Salzwedel

Robert Salzwedel is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kenai, a workplace intelligence and access management platform transforming enterprise security and operations. With a background in mechanical engineering and deep expertise in computer vision and machine learning, he has built a career at the intersection of engineering, technology, and business leadership. Prior to founding Kenai, Robert worked as a Computer Vision Product Architect at Spookfish and as a Machine Learning Researcher at Eskom, where he designed and deployed advanced systems for industrial environments. At Kenai, he leads strategy, growth, and innovation, driving the company’s mission to unify visitor management, compliance, access control, and resource booking into one seamless enterprise solution. Under his leadership, Kenai has secured strategic investment from Gallagher Security, expanding its reach internationally and reinforcing its role as a trusted partner to leading organizations. Passionate about building intelligent systems that enhance safety and efficiency, Robert continues to shape the future of workplace technology.