Ryan O'neil
About Ryan O'neil
Ryan O'Neil serves as the VP of Demand Generation & Field Marketing at Island, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in marketing and sales across various companies, he has developed a strong focus on building relationships and coaching teams.
Work at Island
Ryan O'Neil serves as the Vice President of Demand Generation and Field Marketing at Island. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In this role, he focuses on driving demand generation strategies and overseeing field marketing initiatives to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Employment History
Ryan O'Neil has extensive experience in various marketing and sales roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Mitel as a Technology Sales Executive for three months in 2010. He held several positions at SAP, including Sr. Director of Marketing for North America Channels from 2011 to 2013, Regional Channel Marketing Director for the West Region from 2010 to 2011, and Head of SAP S/4HANA & IoT Marketing, North America from 2015 to 2016. His tenure at Citrix included roles in Global Strategy and as Head of Paid Media & Nurture from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he worked at Amazon Web Services as Head of US Field Marketing from 2021 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Ryan O'Neil earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of North Texas, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Leadership and Marketing Management from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in demand generation and field marketing.
Professional Interests
Ryan O'Neil has a passion for building personal relationships in the workplace and coaching teams. He enjoys exploring the future of business and society, setting a vision for success. He is also interested in 'de-construct to re-construct' projects, with a personal goal of completing a full kit car build. Additionally, he is open to speaking engagements and sharing insights at industry events.
Competitive Background
Ryan O'Neil was a competitive soccer player, which has influenced his drive and determination in his professional career. He values the gratification that comes from hard-fought wins, reflecting his competitive spirit and commitment to achieving success in his roles.