Ryan is a Senior Advisor at Norwest, providing counsel to portfolio companies and their CEOs on leadership, strategy, and operational excellence.

An accomplished executive with deep experience scaling PE-backed software companies, Ryan is the President and CEO of Cority, a leading provider of EHS software solutions. Since joining the company in 2012, he has played a pivotal role in its growth and transformation—overseeing finance, HR, legal, and corporate development functions, leading multiple post-merger integrations, and guiding the company through significant expansion.

Ryan began his career in accounting and finance before taking on broader operational leadership roles, including GM of Cority’s IQS division, where he successfully led the IQS–Cority integration. He is known for his results-driven approach, strong financial acumen, and ability to build high-performing teams that enable scalable growth and long-term value creation.