Nai Kanell

Nai Kanell

(Nye Kah-NEL)

Chief Marketing Officer, SafetyChain

Sandy, Utah

Sego passes your request to the speaker; she replies to you directly.

Speaker levelExperienced Speaker

Primary sectorsManufacturing & supply chain

Utah focusYes

About

Nai Kanell is a growth-focused marketing leader with a proven track record of building brands and scaling revenue across manufacturing, automotive, and proptech industries. As Chief Marketing Officer at SafetyChain, she partners with customers, prospects, and industry experts to advance digital plant management and aid a shift towards a “Food Safety & Quality first mentality” in food and beverage manufacturing.

Nai is a passionate advocate for authentic leadership and an active voice on marketing, women in technology, and the balance of parenthood and professional growth. A first-generation refugee, Utah Business 40 under 40, and graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in Business Marketing, Nai brings both resilience and vision to her work, blending data-driven strategy with human-centered storytelling.

Read the extended bio

Nai Kanell is a growth-focused marketing leader with a proven track record of building brands and scaling revenue across manufacturing, automotive, and proptech industries. As Chief Marketing Officer at SafetyChain, she partners with customers, prospects, and industry experts to advance digital plant management and aid a shift towards a “Food Safety & Quality first mentality” in food and beverage manufacturing.

Nai is a passionate advocate for authentic leadership and an active voice on marketing, women in technology, and the balance of parenthood and professional growth. A first-generation refugee, Utah Business 40 under 40, and graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in Business Marketing, Nai brings both resilience and vision to her work, blending data-driven strategy with human-centered storytelling.

Beyond her role at SafetyChain, Nai advises startups, contributes thought leadership articles, and is a proud member of the CMO Coffee Talks. Her career reflects a commitment not only to driving growth but also to creating more opportunities for the underserved in business and leadership.

Speaking formats

Experience level

Experienced Speaker

Occasional / experienced speaker (5–10 speaking engagements in the last 2–3 years)

Topics & expertise

Communication & Storytelling

  • Communicating with frontline employees
  • Communicating with senior leaders / boards
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Difficult conversations & feedback
  • Digital presence & thought leadership (LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Executive presence (online & in-room)
  • Personal brand & visibility

Functional Expertise

  • Marketing & brand strategy

Gender & Equity

  • Intersectionality (race, gender, class, etc.)
  • Men as allies
  • Motherhood, caregiving & careers
  • Sponsorship, mentorship & allyship
  • Women in leadership / closing the leadership gap

Industry Expertise

  • Manufacturing & supply chain

Leadership & Management

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Decision-making & accountability
  • Difficult conversations
  • Executive leadership
  • Giving & receiving feedback
  • Leading remote & hybrid teams
  • Performance management

Strategy/Innovation & Change

  • Change management & adoption
  • Customer experience & journey mapping
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Digital transformation
  • Scaling organizations (startup to growth stage)
  • Strategic planning & execution

Utah & Regional Issues

  • Women’s leadership in Utah

Wellbeing & Personal Growth

  • Boundary-setting & saying no
  • Burnout prevention & recovery
  • Confidence, impostor syndrome & self-advocacy
  • Habit building & personal productivity
  • Resilience & navigating change

Request an introduction to Nai Kanell

Tell her about your event. Sego passes the request along and she replies to you directly.

Speaker introduction request