Ryan is a passionate member of the education community. With nearly 20 years experience working alongside schools, multi-academy trusts, and councils. He’s operated across the length and breadth of the sector, at all levels. Ryan’s background in sales, marketing and communications saw him launch one of the pioneering systems for income generation in schools back in 2005 with his first business Pebble. From there he’s presented to and trained hundreds of people across the UK on engaging staff, students, parents and communities. In 2016 the Department for Education commissioned Ryan to research and propose innovative ways to support school business leaders. Always keen to share his knowledge Ryan has written papers and guidance for the Association of School & College Leaders, the National Association of Head Teachers as well as contributing to the Institute for School Business Leadership’s Professional Standards. Ever the entrepreneur, in 2018 Ryan launched his next successful business Eduprise, a digital communications and marketing agency for schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts. This year the team at Eduprise will be launching the world’s first social media management system designed specifically for schools. Through Eduprise Ryan’s gone on to advise some of England’s leading CEO’s and COO’s with their strategic communications and public relations campaigns.

Ryan is a huge fan of ISBL and the work they’re doing to support the profession which is why he’s honoured to take up this role as a subject matter expert in marketing and communications.