Profession:
Director, Producer, Musician, Artistic Director
Based Location:
Penang
Visual Age Range:
26-30
Gender:
Male
Ethnicity:
Chinese
Born in Penang, Kenny Ooi is a social entrepreneur, musician and producer active across Asia, dedicated to advancing music education and performance. In 2019, he founded Rondo Production with the aim of developing Malaysia into a hub for world-class music. The company has earned recognition as one of the top 20 social enterprises in Australia and ASEAN, and has been named one of the 30 Young Music Leaders by SEADOM. Kenny has performed with prestigious orchestras, including the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, the West Australian Youth Orchestra and the Asian Youth Orchestra, touring across Asia and beyond. He has also produced and managed major conferences, competitions, concerts and festivals across Southeast Asia. A recognised thought leader, he has spoken at international conferences and advocates for music education in his capacity as a committee member of the Southeast Asia Directors of Music Association, the Federation of Asian Cultural Promotion, and the Penang Arts Council.
