Ryan Sefidfard
About Ryan Sefidfard
Ryan Sefidfard serves as the Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Rambus since 2020, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at OpenText, SK Group, and Duff & Phelps. He holds a degree from the University of Southern California and completed executive education in Mergers and Acquisitions at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Current Role at Rambus
Ryan Sefidfard serves as the Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Rambus. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions. His role involves identifying potential acquisition targets, negotiating deals, and integrating new businesses into Rambus's operations.
Previous Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions
Before joining Rambus, Ryan Sefidfard worked in various roles focused on mergers and acquisitions. He was part of OpenText from 2009 to 2014, where he gained significant experience in M&A. Following that, he worked at SK Group from 2017 to 2020 in Corporate Development M&A, and at Duff & Phelps in Technology Investment Banking from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as Vice President at TVC Capital from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Ryan Sefidfard studied at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. He furthered his education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing an Executive Education program focused on Mergers and Acquisitions.
Early Career and Initial Roles
Ryan began his career in 2008 at the American Investment Council (AIC) in a Public Affairs role for one month. This initial experience laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in the field of mergers and acquisitions.