Ryan Flanagan
About Ryan Flanagan
Ryan Flanagan is the Head of Alternative Investments and Retiree Healthcare at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, overseeing a diverse portfolio and managing asset allocation strategies.
Current Position at General Mills
Ryan Flanagan currently holds the position of Head Of Alternative Investments And Retiree Healthcare at General Mills. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he has been leading the alternative investment program and retiree healthcare plans since January 2016. In this role, Ryan oversees a diverse portfolio that includes private equity, venture capital, distressed debt, real estate, energy, and infrastructure. He also manages asset allocation and liability-driven investment (LDI) strategies for retiree healthcare plans.
Past Experience at Ecolab
Before joining General Mills, Ryan Flanagan worked at Ecolab in Minnesota, United States. He held the position of Senior Finance Manager for five months from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as Finance Manager at Ecolab from 2013 to 2015, where he gained two years of valuable experience. During his tenure, he contributed to the company's financial operations and strategic planning.
Finance Leadership at Goldman Sachs
Ryan Flanagan has notable experience at Goldman Sachs, where he worked as Managing Director and was part of the Specialty Lending Group in New York, New York. This role involved significant responsibilities within the lending and finance sectors, contributing to his extensive expertise in fixed income and public equity asset classes.
Educational Background
Ryan Flanagan has a strong educational foundation in finance and economics. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School Of Management from 2012 to 2015. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Financial Management from the University of St. Thomas, completing his degree from 2002 to 2005. These academic credentials have been fundamental in building his career in finance and investments.
Previous Roles and Experience at Target and Beyond
Early in his career, Ryan Flanagan worked as a Finance Executive Intern at Target from 2004 to 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He later joined General Mills in the Finance Leadership Development Program from 2006 to 2013, where he spent seven years. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in financial management and leadership, allowing him to hone his skills and expand his industry knowledge.