Ryan loves the intersection of strategy and brand and believes that good storytelling can make all the difference in how well a brand succeeds. As chief marketing officer at Diadora US, he’s responsible for brand strategy and marketing activities. Prior to this role, Ryan was brand president at Tracksmith and vice president of brand at Dick’s Sporting Goods. He also held various marketing and strategy leadership roles at PUMA SE.

Ryan is also an Emmy-award winning Executive Producer and has developed campaigns that have received numerous Grand CLIO, Cannes Gold Lion and Gold Halo awards. He is an inductee to the American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievement. Ryan holds a B.S. from Yale University.

What do you appreciate about being a collaborator at Newcastle? 

I love how the Newcastle collaborator network is a meeting of diverse and interesting minds to help give advice to amazing businesses and brands. I'm a big believer that culture can make or break business, but it's often overlooked. I’s really exciting to me that Newcastle understands its value and focuses its resources on how it can bring culture closer to the core of its investment approach.

If you could instantly become an expert in anything, which would you choose and why?

Architecture

What's your most controversial food opinion?

Hawaiian pizza FTW

What's your most specific pet peeve that no one else seems to understand?

People driving in the passing lane when not actually passing anyone.