Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is currently the Strategic Sourcing Lead at COUNTRY Financial®. He has a diverse background in product management and innovation, having held various leadership roles in technology and startups.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Strategic Sourcing Lead at COUNTRY Financial®.
• Previous Experience:
  • Head of Product at RapidCompact by DGG (March 2023 - September 2023)
  • Senior Product Manager at Delphia (August 2022 - March 2023)
  • Product Lead at Shopify (June 2020 - June 2022)

Skills and Contributions

Ryan is known for transforming visions into actionable business strategies and products, emphasizing empathy and structured innovation. He actively engages in mentorship, participating in conferences focused on topics such as physics, CRM, eCommerce, and artificial intelligence.

Education

• B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Victoria (1995-2001)
• MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of British Columbia (2013-2015)

Ryan's multifaceted expertise combines technical knowledge with a strong foundation in business management, making him a valuable asset in strategic sourcing and product development.1