Matty Ryan
About Matty Ryan
Matty Ryan serves as the Managing Director for Hungary at VISTRA, a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in finance and management, having worked in various leadership roles across several multinational companies.
Work at Vistra
Matty Ryan has served as the Managing Director for Hungary at Vistra since 2014. His role encompasses overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the region. Under his leadership, the company has focused on enhancing service delivery and client engagement in Hungary. Ryan's extensive experience in finance and management has contributed to the growth and development of Vistra's offerings in the local market.
Education and Expertise
Matty Ryan holds an MBA from Strathclyde Graduate Business School, where he studied Management and Marketing from 1988 to 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Cork, focusing on Management, Financial Accounting, Tax, and Law from 1976 to 1980. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, having completed his studies in Management Accounting from 1980 to 1982.
Background
Matty Ryan began his career as a Trainee Accountant at Kerry Group plc in Ireland from 1980 to 1983. He has held various finance and management roles across multiple organizations, including Hewlett-Packard, Kingspan Insulated Panels, and Digital Equipment Hungary. His experience spans several countries, including Hungary, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Finland, where he has managed complex finance turnarounds and ERP implementations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matty Ryan has successfully led significant projects, including a seamless merger and integration of Digital, Tandem, and Compaq entities in Hungary, resulting in 25% cost savings within four months. He played a crucial role in achieving EMEA benchmark status for revenue growth, profitability, and market share. Ryan has also partnered with a strategic business development team to implement an end-to-end contract management process that is compliant and transparent.