Ryan Mannion

Ryan Mannion is a seasoned product and engineering leader with over two decades of digital expertise, having held key roles such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Product Officer (CPO), and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product.

He has a diverse background in leadership within Product and Engineering teams, specializing in AI, agile product development, cloud and digital transformation, and UX/UI design.

Ryan has been recognized for his achievements, being a finalist for the CIO of the Year Award in 2019 (New York City) and 2018 (Georgia).

He has been instrumental in shaping product strategies, technology solutions, and high-performing teams for companies with revenue exceeding $3.5 billion, with CTO experience in leading brands like iHeart, POLITICO, Hearst, and News Corp.

Throughout his career, Ryan has led large, geographically dispersed teams exceeding 300 members, consisting of technology and product executives, designers, scrum masters, developers, analytics experts, SRE & DevOps specialists, and DBAs, managing significant budgets exceeding $50 million.

Known for his competitive and creative spirit, Ryan focuses on data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics to establish KPIs, optimize products, improve processes, and drive revenue through testing and performance monitoring.

He aims to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by fostering quick, informed decision-making to ensure ongoing success.

Ryan Mannion studied Bachelor’s Degree in Computer and Information Systems at Towson University and has held key positions such as Chief Technology Officer at iHeartMedia, Chief Technology Officer at News America Marketing (News Corp), Chief Technology Officer at Hearst Autos (CAR and DRIVER), and Senior Vice President, Head of Product & Technology at Confidential, among others.