We’re thrilled to announce that Meghan van Zyl, Global Head of Brand and Strategy, and Anthony Lear, AV Design Engineer, have been named in the prestigious Inavate EMEA 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, celebrating the rising stars shaping the future of the AV industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Joining Kinly in 2016, Meghan has risen through the ranks to her position of Global Head of Brand and Strategy. She has played a pivotal role in transforming our brand and building a central team equipping us to scale and deliver growth. Her leadership has been instrumental in developing a globally aligned brand platform that now drives every go-to-market activity across our business, helping Kinly present a consistent and compelling story that reflects our values, vision and expertise.
Under Meghan’s direction, we have launched a high performing internal marketing function, created strategic enablement tools for sales and product teams and embedded insight-led storytelling across campaigns, PR and content. Beyond strategy and execution, Meghan is passionate about championing diversity, building culture and mentoring future talent, empowering her team and interns to grow into confident and capable marketing leaders.
Since joining in 2019, Anthony’s journey at Kinly has been marked by a commitment to innovation, particularly in the evaluation and integration of emerging AV technologies. Over the past year, he has focused on advancing solutions in the event and broadcast space, while also supporting innovation in meeting room AV systems. His hands-on testing of new technologies has helped ensure Kinly remains at the forefront of AV design and delivery.
Anthony’s impact goes beyond technical expertise. His resilience, shaped by overcoming challenges early in his career, continues to inspire those around him. With a collaborative approach, he shares insights across teams and supports complex designs, strengthening proposals and helping to win key projects. His work reflects both his own and Kinly’s passion for solving real-world challenges through thoughtful AV design.
“We’re incredibly proud to see both Meghan and Anthony named in the Inavate 40 Under 40 Class of 2025. Meghan’s strategic leadership has aligned our global brand and elevated our marketing function to position Kinly as a house of knowledge and forward-thinking leader in the industry. Anthony’s technical creativity and hands-on approach have helped us deliver innovative solutions that truly make a difference for our clients.
Their achievements reflect not only personal excellence but also the collaborative, values-driven culture we’re building at Kinly. We’re lucky to have them on our team.”
“I’m honoured to be recognised in the Inavate 40 Under 40. This reflects the impact of the work we’ve put in to transform Kinly’s brand for scalable growth. I’m grateful for being trusted to drive these changes for a global organisation and proud of how our brand is now perceived in the international AV market.
I’m lucky to have the support of an amazing team of experts who have been instrumental to achieving these results, so this recognition is as much theirs as mine. Together, we’ve built a fantastic culture through empowerment, collaboration and a focus on always doing our best. This achievement shows what’s possible when we stay true to our vision and keep pushing boundaries.”
“This recognition shows that what I’m doing is valued and reflects the progress I’ve made. During my time at Kinly, I’ve learnt a great deal and have been able to enhance the value I bring to both our projects and our clients. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that I’m making an impact, not just for my own career, but for the company I’m proud to be a part of.”
This year’s inductees represent exceptional innovation, leadership and creativity across all corners of the market, from integrators and manufacturers to universities and end users. Each member has demonstrated the vision and drive to redefine what’s possible in professional AV, championing progress through technology, collaboration and new ways of thinking.
All 40 honourees will be featured in the upcoming Inavate EMEA 40 Under 40 Power Book. Keep your eyes on Kinly’s social media channels for more updates coming very soon.