Peter Ryan

Peter Ryan is the Chair of the Board at Lively Minds, a non-profit organization that aims to improve early childhood education and care in rural communities in Ghana and Uganda.13 He brings a wealth of experience to this role, with a background in marketing and business gained from working with multinational consumer goods companies across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.1

Ryan's career has been diverse and impactful:

Business Experience

• He founded several UK businesses in the food, traceability, and parking services sectors.1
• Ryan also established the MicroLoan Foundation, a micro-finance charity that provides business training, mentoring, and small business start-up loans to poor women in rural sub-Saharan Africa.1

Board Positions

• In addition to his role at Lively Minds, Peter Ryan has served as the Non-Executive Chairman of Computacenter plc, a position he held until May 2024.24
• He is also a Non-Executive Director of Ocean Technologies Group.4

Motivation

Peter Ryan has a strong affiliation with Africa and is committed to using his skills to help Lively Minds expand its operations.1 His experience in both the business and non-profit sectors, particularly in Africa, makes him well-suited to guide Lively Minds in its mission to improve early childhood education in resource-poor communities.

Ryan's involvement with Lively Minds aligns with the organization's goal of providing greater access to education and care for pre-school children (ages 3-6) in rural communities in Ghana and Uganda, ultimately aiming to improve the life chances and quality of life for children, parents, and the wider community.3