Ken Ridge
About Ken Ridge
Ken Ridge is the Associate Director of Corporate Giving at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 30 years of experience at the company, including a long tenure in financial analysis.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Ken Ridge is currently serving as the Associate Director of Corporate Giving at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this position, he is involved in overseeing corporate philanthropy initiatives and aligning them with the company's values and goals. His role includes managing and distributing corporate funds to various charitable causes, ensuring that the company's corporate giving strategies support community development and social responsibility.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before transitioning to his current role, Ken Ridge spent over two decades at Bristol-Myers Squibb as Manager of Financial Analysis from 1989 to 2015. During this period, he was responsible for handling complex financial assessments, budgeting, and analysis, which helped shape the financial strategies of the company. His extensive experience in financial analysis at Bristol-Myers Squibb laid a solid foundation for his subsequent shift to corporate giving.
Experience at Merrill Lynch
Ken Ridge began his career in finance at Merrill Lynch, where he worked as a Financial Analyst from 1984 to 1989. During his tenure at Merrill Lynch, he gained valuable insights and experience in financial markets and investment analysis, which contributed to his proficiency in financial management and analysis.
Educational Background
Ken Ridge holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rider University, which he completed between 1986 and 1988. Before his MBA, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from The College of New Jersey, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. His educational background has provided him with a solid grounding in business administration and finance, which has been instrumental in his professional development.