Ryan Kuo

Ryan Mathisen is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in various industries, including CPG, food, and multi-industrials. With an MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from the University of Louisville and a degree in Economics and Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ryan boasts a deep knowledge of financial statements and expertise across all functions of hard goods manufacturing companies. Over the years, Ryan has held several roles in General Management, Marketing, Sales, Strategy, and Operational positions, making him a well-rounded professional with a strategic mindset.

Ryan's vast experience includes being President, CEO, and Owner at Funky Chunky, Senior General Manager at Caesar's Pasta, LLC and Funky Chunky, Head of Private Equity at Consolidated Investment Group, and Head of International Sales, Global Exports, Director of Operations/COO, Global Exports, Director of Strategy at The Kraft Heinz Company. He also held various leadership positions at Mondelēz International, Honeywell, and Dynus Technologie, amongst others. Additionally, Ryan has a military background, having served as a Tank Platoon Leader and US Army Officer, including a deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Ryan's expertise includes business development, strategy, private equity, procurement, M&A Integration, sales, marketing, and operations. Ryan stands out for his ability to deliver results across different companies through his capability to see the broad strategy while maintaining the capacity to go deep to accelerate necessary changes. Furthermore, Ryan's bias for action allows him to execute decisions to successful outcomes, delivering both growth and profitability.