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Graham Kentsley is an entrepreneur, entertainment and film producer and philanthropist.〔 He is the founder of the RedSquare International group, which comprises various leisure companies in the travel, entertainment and aviation sectors trading mainly in Russia and the former Soviet Union.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=We met at the Steak House )〕 He founded Flight Plan International, a commercial aviation company specialising in VIP chartering, leasing and insuring of aircraft, which was sold to INAir Aviation Services for a reputed €19 million.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Artsloy - Members of the Expert Board )〕 Translated into Cyrillic, his name 'Грэм Кентслей' is frequently used interchangeably with the original spelling, in Russian and Eastern European lectures, media and events.〔〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Грэм Кентслей - Best of British )〕 ==Business career== Kentsley left Marshalswick Boys School at 16. Whilst at school he gained a NASA achievement award in recognition of receiving the Apollo 14 manned mission transmissions via a school-built satellite receiver and parabolic antenna. He went on to study radio telecommunications at Mid Herts College of Further Education, gaining City and Guilds qualifications in microwave and satellite technology. Appointed social secretary, Kentsley was introduced to the entertainment industry, responsible for booking such acts as Vinegar Joe, Al Stewart, Van der Graaf Generator and Chicken Shack during his tenure. In 1972 Kentsley joined the Post Office, later to become British Telecom, as an apprentice specialising in microwave and radio technology.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=From local DJ to Hollywood Film Producer! )〕 During this time, Kentsley became the youngest ever licensed entertainment agent in the United Kingdom,〔〔 booking emerging and established talents including The Rolling Stones, The Zombies, ELO and Argent via his GKE Agency. He achieved regional success as he became a renowned DJ and compère, performing locally and presenting a regular slot on local radio. Subsequent cameos in the role followed in both BBC television series ''Grange Hill'' and ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Graham Kentsley - Producer )〕 As a presenter and performer he is represented by Johnny Mans, known for close work and association with Buddy Greco, Sir Norman Wisdom and Max Bygraves,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Theatre Productions )〕 and frequently performs internationally.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Best of British )〕 He established record shop No.1 Records in St Albans, specialising in the importation of 12" vinyls.〔 Kentsley was responsible for the installation of the first satellite system in any licensed UK premises, broadcasting Richard Branson's channel MusicBox. He later established one of Europe's first satellite radio stations Supergold,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Graham Kentsley - Trivia )〕 receiving a Satellite Television Technology International Award for satellite communication innovation in the process.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Graham Kentsley - Film Producer and Celebrity DJ )〕 He was an early pioneer of international chartering of flights to and from Russia and Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He established the aviation company Flight Plan International, trading in both the sale and lease of aircraft as well as VIP and commercial chartering. In 1992, he started a successful heliskiing operation into Soviet Georgia. In September 1995, Kentsley chartered flights for travelling fans in the UEFA Cup clash between FC Rotor Volgograd and Manchester United which was the first ever direct commercial flight to Volgograd from the United Kingdom.〔 He was also responsible for the first ever charted flight from Moscow to Ibiza. In 1996, he supplied aircraft for German rock band Scorpions' Pure Instinct Tour. In 1997, Kentsley was appointed as business development director for British World Airlines, specialising in oil and mining industries.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Graham Kentsley - CEO at RockJets )〕 Kentsley entered the film industry as executive producer of award-winning psychological thriller ''The Paddy Lincoln Gang''. Supportively investing in the project,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Interview: Dean Jagger )〕 as well as performing ambassadorial roles in the UK and Russian premieres.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Paddy Lincoln Gang - First Night in Volgograd )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Paddy Lincoln Gang Premiere Volgograd )〕 He has served on expert boards of both the St Albans Film Festival and Artsloy Festival in Volgograd, Russia since 2014.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=St Albans Film Festival - The Judges )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=St Albans Film Festival: It’s a wrap! )〕 Kentsley is an established lecturer speaking at several prominent universities in Russia, including The Volgograd Institute of Business and The Moscow University of Finance and Law,〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Press conference with the British businessman and producer Graham Kentsley )〕 speaking on international business, leisure and entertainment industries, from which he is widely consulted as an expert.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Karma Royal Group Annual Company Party )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=From Chelsea to Chelski )〕 In July 2014, Kentsley met with Ambassador of Mongolia to United Kingdom, Tulga Narkhuu at Gibraltar House in Aldwych, London,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Mongolian Ambassador at Gibraltar House )〕 further establishing his growing diplomatic relationship and advisory role between the two governments. In June 2015, Kentsley appeared on Radio Verulam's ''Tracks of my Life'' in a two-part interview outlining his life, career and several influential songs.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Radio Verulam - Tracks of Your Life (Part 1) with Graham Kentsley. Presented by Elspeth Jackman, June 2015. )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Graham Kentsley」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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