[1][2] Throughout his career, Kennedy served on numerous company boards, including that of Qantas, the Commonwealth Bank, Suncorp, Santos Limited, Pacific Dunlop and GWA Group.
[2] Kennedy also conducted several government inquiries including the one that prompted the closure of Boggo Road Gaol.
[4] Kennedy was a life member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia.
[2] In the 1982 Queen's Birthday Honours, Kennedy was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of his service to the community.
[8] In 2001, Kennedy received the Centenary Medal in recognition of his service to finance and business.