Meet Ryan

Ryan Hill is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in leadership development, organizational strategy, and coaching in high-stakes environments. His 20-year Army career included multiple combat deployments in leadership roles, where he developed a deep understanding of the urgency and impact the right leader can have in critical situations. At the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ryan taught hand-to-hand combat and leadership development, shaping future Armed Forces leaders with a focus on resilience and decision-making under pressure.

Transitioning to the corporate world, Ryan has driven transformative growth and learning strategies for global organizations. As a consultant at FMI, he ran one of the largest and most impactful leadership development programs for field and senior leaders in the built environment.

At Newmont, the world’s largest gold mining company, Ryan developed and scaled leadership programs reaching over 25,000 employees globally. At Klaviyo, he successfully led initiatives during the company’s transition from private to public, building programs that enhanced organizational readiness and leadership capability. Across every role, Ryan has guided leaders to achieve high performance and measurable results, tailoring his approach to diverse industries and environments where results matter and the stakes are high.

Ryan holds an Executive MBA from the University of Denver, a Master of Education from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Colorado State University.

Outside work, Ryan is a classically trained chef who finds joy in bringing people together through food. A proud Coloradan, he, along with his wife and 2 kids, embraces the state’s active lifestyle, indulging in cycling, running, and hiking.

Experience

    • Head of Learning & Development for Klaviyo (pre to post-IPO)

    • Head of global leadership development for Newmont

    • Director of Program Operations & Consultant for FMI Consulting

    • Instructor at the United States Military Academy, West Point (leadership & hand-to-hand combat)

    • You can read more about my professional experience on my LinkedIn profile

    • Professionally trained chef

    • Outdoor enthusiast (running, cycling, hiking, rock climbing)

    • Avid reader

    • Amateur gardener

    • All of the above is contingent on keeping 2 small humans alive and thriving!