Tom Ryder

Tom Ryder is the President of Target Solutions, Inc., a well-established sales recruiting firm based in Wilmington, North Carolina.1 He has been leading the company for nearly three decades, having started his role as President in January 1994.1

Professional Background

Tom Ryder has built an impressive career in talent acquisition, specializing in recruiting top sales talent for B2B enterprise software companies. His expertise lies in:

• Building high-velocity team-oriented search solutions
• Forging strong relationships with both candidates and clients
• Connecting with leading venture capital firms

Achievements

Under Tom's leadership, Target Solutions has achieved significant success:

• Approximately 2,000 successful placements over the past 25 years
• Became the preferred sales recruiting partner for 9 top software companies
• Made 76 high-level placements in the last 18 months, including positions at prominent BI, Analytics, Big Data, Infrastructure, and Security companies

Company Focus

Target Solutions, under Tom's guidance, focuses on:

• Recruiting go-to-market talent for venture-backed software and technology companies
• Specializing in Sales, Pre/Post Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations roles
• Emphasizing teamwork and a sense of urgency in their recruitment process2

Education

Tom Ryder holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Fairleigh Dickinson University, which has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in talent acquisition.

Tom's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "tomryder-targetsol"1, reflecting his role as the President of Target Solutions, Inc.