Vice President
Corum Group
United States
Ryan joined Corum in 1998 and has held a number of roles central to research and market analysis in the software and technology space. With ten years experience in the software M&A environment, Ryan has an intimate understanding of the software industry as a whole, especially as it relates to mergers and acquisitions. As the Vice President of Research, Ryan directs Corum’s research group in both North America and Europe, and has played a direct role in developing buyer relationships during his tenure with Corum. He also is a major contributor to Corum’s research reports. Ryan graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurial Studies.
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Vice President, Corum Group
Private, Other (please specify) industryHave worked in the software M&A market for over 10 years. My tenure with Corum, a global leader in software and IT M&A consulting, began as an analyst in 1998 during the massive run up in the technology market. The rapid evolution of the technology industry and the hyperactive M&A environment provided invaluable experience on the speed and complexity of the software industry, its players and software M&A. Since that time my role and responsibilities have grown, as I’m currently the Vice President of Research, managing Corum’s international research group, a regular industry speaker and major contributor to Corum’s M&A research reports. Expansive knowledge of the global technology landscape, including software companies, products, technology and technology related trends, technology related transactions and company/market transaction history, strategy
Washington State University, Washington, United States
Bachelor’s degree, 1996.
Areas of study: Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurial Studies
