Ryan Gavin
About Ryan Gavin
Ryan Gavin serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Marketplace Growth at Convoy Inc, where he has significantly contributed to the company's marketplace business. He has held various leadership roles at major tech companies, including Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, where he drove substantial growth and profitability in multiple divisions.
Current Role at Convoy
Ryan Gavin serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Marketplace Growth at Convoy Inc. since 2020. In this role, he has driven significant growth in the marketplace, overseeing a business that exceeds $650 million. He has successfully expanded margins by over 2000 basis points while enhancing customer experience and increasing share-of-wallet with top shippers. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the marketing strategies that support Convoy's mission.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Before joining Convoy, Ryan Gavin worked at Amazon Web Services as the General Manager of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Marketing from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he played a critical role in establishing the AI/ML category, which led to a significant increase in portfolio adoption and enhanced AWS's thought leadership among developers.
Background at Microsoft
Ryan Gavin has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held several key positions. He was the General Manager for Microsoft Surface, Commercial Devices from 2016 to 2018, and previously served as the General Manager for Microsoft – Bing, Cortana, and Microsoft Edge from 2013 to 2016. He also managed the Internet Explorer team from 2010 to 2013. His contributions included driving Bing to profitability with over 5 billion monthly searches and overseeing the multibillion-dollar Surface commercial business, achieving double-digit growth.
Education and Academic Background
Ryan Gavin studied at Seattle Pacific University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a focus on Management and Administration. His studies spanned from 1994 to 1998, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles that have informed his career in marketing and management.
Board Membership at HeadLight
In addition to his roles at Convoy and Slack, Ryan Gavin has been a member of the Board of Directors at HeadLight since 2019. His involvement with the board reflects his commitment to contributing to the growth and direction of innovative companies in the technology sector.