Ryan serves as Reed Smith’s chief information officer, leading the firm's technology strategy into the future. In this role, he is responsible for firmwide IT strategy, technology operations, solutions development, process improvement, and technology enablement of firm growth activities.
Having been with Reed Smith for more than two decades, Ryan has extensive experience in managing the firm’s IT operations, driving digital transformation, and solving complex technology matters.
Before becoming CIO, Ryan served as Reed Smith’s global director of IT operations and customer services, overseeing significant IT capabilities including a wide range of functions across mobility, collaboration, firmwide IT operations and other critical areas. He previously held project management and senior consultant positions at a global technology consulting firm, as well as technology and business roles in the public sector.