Ronan Ryan
About Ronan Ryan
Ronan Ryan is the Senior Director of Community Relationships and Executive Director of the CIBC Foundation, and Chair of the Board of Directors at Imagine Canada.
Education and Expertise
Ronan Ryan studied at several prestigious institutions. He earned a B. Comm. (International) in Marketing, Accountancy, Finance, Economics, and German from University College Dublin. He also completed a Master of Arts (MA) in German Language and Literature at University College Dublin in 1 year. For further specialization, he pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic & Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy at Dublin City University. Additionally, he achieved his Leaving Certificate from Christian Brothers College.
Professional Experience at CIBC
Since 2022, Ronan Ryan has held the roles of Senior Director, Community Relationships, and Executive Director, CIBC Foundation. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he leads community initiatives and directs activities of the foundation, leveraging his extensive experience in non-profit management and fundraising.
Role at Imagine Canada
Ronan Ryan has been Chair of the Board of Directors at Imagine Canada since 2021. In this position, he contributes to the governance and strategic direction of the organization. Imagine Canada supports charities, non-profits, and other social enterprises, enhancing their capacity to achieve community impact.
Leadership at Alzheimer Society of Canada
From 2020 to 2022, Ronan Ryan served as Chief Executive Officer at the Alzheimer Society of Canada. His leadership focused on increasing awareness and support for Alzheimer's research and care funding. During his tenure, he directed strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's outreach and impact.
Achievements at Canadian Red Cross
While working as Chief Marketing and Development Officer from 2015 to 2020, Ronan Ryan significantly transformed the fundraising model of the Canadian Red Cross. Under his leadership, the organization raised $1 billion in five years and launched its first Transformational Giving campaign. He also oversaw commercial operations, managing programs to teach life-saving first-aid and water safety skills to Canadians.
Advisory Role at Smith School of Business
Ronan Ryan was an Advisory Board Member at Smith School of Business, Queen's University, from 2017 to 2020. In this role, he offered strategic insights and guidance for the Masters in Management Analytics program, contributing to the curriculum and support for students pursuing careers in data-driven management.