Ryan Ward, MBA
About Ryan Ward, MBA
Ryan Ward, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at Sorenson Communications, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, having held key positions at companies such as Wiley, McGraw Hill, and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Ryan Ward serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at Sorenson Communications. He has held this position since 2022 and directly reports to the Chief Channel Officer. In this role, he drives multiple workstreams with Fortune 500 companies and collaborates with executive management to align departmental strategies with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Wiley
Prior to his current role, Ryan Ward worked at Wiley as the Managing Director of US Virtual Sales & Success for eight months in 2021. He also held the position of National Director of Channel Sales at Wiley for one year from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Wiley contributed to his expertise in sales and business development.
Background in Sales and Business Development
Ryan Ward has a diverse background in sales and business development, having worked at McGraw Hill as Regional Manager for Enterprise Sales & Channel Programs from 2017 to 2020. He also served as Regional Manager for Sales & Partner Success for nine months in 2016. His earlier roles include Staff Implementation Manager at NICE CXone and Consultant Team Lead at InsideSales.com, where he focused on implementation and partner success.
Education and Qualifications
Ryan Ward holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University. He furthered his education by obtaining an Executive MBA from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. His educational background supports his strategic approach to business development and partnerships.
Professional Skills and Contributions
In his career, Ryan Ward has developed successful pitch strategies and strategic roadmaps for global market expansion. He works with C-suite executives to evaluate new business verticals and assess potential markets, products, and services. His contributions include developing practices and procedures that significantly impact organizational transformation.