Ryan Servant
About Ryan Servant
Ryan Servant is the Director of Channel Partners at Backlight Creative, bringing over 17 years of experience in the video production and technology industry. He has held various sales and management roles at companies such as Digital Rapids, Imagen Ltd, and CatDV, demonstrating a strong track record in building partnerships and exceeding sales targets.
Current Role at Backlight Creative
Ryan Servant serves as the Director of Channel Partners at Backlight Creative since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships to enhance the company's market presence. His responsibilities include building relationships with channel partners and leveraging his extensive industry experience to drive sales and growth initiatives.
Previous Experience in Video Production and Technology
Ryan Servant has over 17 years of experience in the video production and technology industry. He has held various roles that include Regional Sales Manager at Digital Rapids, Director of Sales at Imagen Ltd, and Senior Sales Manager at JB&A Distribution. His experience spans hardware and software solutions for ingest, streaming, and encoding, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Sales Management Background
Throughout his career, Ryan has held several sales management positions. He worked as V.P. of Business Development at CatDV for five years and as Director of Channel Management at iconik.io for eight months. His roles have involved developing new business opportunities and strengthening customer relationships, demonstrating his ability to consistently meet and exceed sales quotas.
Educational Background in Television Broadcasting
Ryan studied at the New England Institute of Art, where he earned an Associate's degree in Television Broadcasting from 1998 to 2000. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills that have contributed to his successful career in the video production and technology sector.
Technical Expertise and Relationship Building
Ryan possesses advanced knowledge of technology and video workflows. He is known for building consensus across multiple organizational levels and forging strong relationships with strategic partners. His dynamic approach to sales emphasizes collaboration, enabling him to effectively engage with teams and clients alike.