Kenneth 'Ken' J. Feld is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest live family entertainment company (producing Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, and Sesame Street Live). His wealth is generational, tied to the empire founded by his father, Irvin Feld, who bought the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1967.

Feld received a B.S. from Boston University in 1970. His career is defined by live entertainment production and international IP monetization. He has been involved in the family business since age seven, traveling with the Ringling Bros. circus in the summers and working in the family's record store (starting at age 10). His philosophy centers on brand preservation, creative excellence, and aggressive international scaling of live entertainment formats.

• Feld Entertainment (Chairman & CEO): The core private asset, the world's largest live family entertainment company (producing Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, and Sesame Street Live).
• Ringling Bros. (Former): The famous circus the family closed in 2017 after 146 years and relaunched in 2023 (without animal acts).
• Entertainment IP: His success is built on acquiring and developing live show licenses (e.g., Disney, Marvel) and original IP.
• Family Governance: His daughters Nicole, Alana, and Juliette are actively involved in the company's executive management.

Kenneth Feld's strategic genius was his commitment to diversification beyond the traditional circus model and his focus on intellectual property (IP) licensing. He took over as CEO in 1984 after his father's death. Under his leadership, Feld Entertainment grew exponentially, launching massive, successful arena shows like Disney On Ice (1981), Monster Jam (monster trucks), and Marvel Universe Live!.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful reinvention of the live family entertainment industry. The major event in his career was the closure of the original Ringling Bros. circus in 2017 (due to declining attendance and animal rights issues), followed by the successful relaunch in 2023 (as a no-animal show). His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global live entertainment and event production sector.

Kenneth Feld's social impact is structural, stemming from Feld Entertainment's role as a massive employer and provider of family entertainment globally. His leadership in relaunching Ringling Bros. as a no-animal show (2023) provided a significant structural response to the animal welfare movement.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives. His career is a testament to the profitability of disciplined IP management and strategic adaptation in the high-stakes entertainment industry.

Kenneth Feld maintains the professional, composed style of an entertainment executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global live events sector.

Residing in Tampa, Florida, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to entertainment IP management, event production, and the long-term stewardship of the Feld family legacy.