Kenneth Christian Skates AM (born 2 April 1976) is a Welsh Labour politician, who has represented the constituency of Clwyd South since the National Assembly for Wales election of 2011.
He is an alumnus of the University of Cambridge, and worked as a journalist prior to becoming a politician.
In September 2014 he became the deputy minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport.
Since May 2016 he has been the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills in the Welsh Government.