Rob Kern

Rob Kern doesn’t run logistics. He orchestrates them. With over two decades of boots-on-the-ground experience across six continents, Rob is Kraken’s secret weapon for turning complex expeditions into seamless, elite outcomes.

A graduate of George Mason University in Global Affairs, Rob’s passport reads like a blueprint for the world’s rarest adventures—over 50 countries and counting. He’s not guessing when he talks pressure systems, border clearance, or how to pivot a plan mid-trip in the Mongolian backcountry. He’s lived it.

At Kraken, Rob’s focus is operational precision, outfitter relations, and client experience design at the highest level. He’s the one who makes sure the boat’s ready, the tide’s right, and the customs paperwork lands before your gear does. His playbook isn’t built on theory—it’s carved from real terrain, real risk, and real rewards.

Rob also leads Kraken’s conservation-aligned media initiatives. He’s the co-founder and assistant producer behind Wild Strongholds—a bold documentary series spotlighting hunting’s role in protecting wildlife corridors and empowering local communities. It’s cinematic grit with a global purpose.

His industry presence extends beyond Kraken. Rob currently serves as President of the International Professional Hunters’ Association and sits on the Safari Club International Exhibitor Advisory Group—helping shape the standards and future of elite sporting travel worldwide.

No fluff. No filler. Just 20 years of earned authority and the instinct to know when the drag is about to scream.