Ryan is an experienced senior engagement, communications, brand, and marketing professional, working for organisations across the built environment for over two decades. In that time, Ryan has led on the delivery of holistic place-based communications and engagement strategies for some of the biggest regeneration schemes in the UK.

An all-round specialist who lives and breathes the property industry, Ryan is passionate about delivering for the best-possible outcomes for developers, registered providers, housebuilders, local/ regional government, and communities, bringing both people, and place together, seamlessly.

A strong collaborator with building relationships at the heart of successful delivery, Ryan leads innovative, integrated strategies, driven by a clear focus on purpose and message, which aim to inform, involve and inspire.

What is your favourite place in the South West?

From a regeneration perspective, it’s Wapping Wharf in Bristol, or Millbay in Plymouth. For me, Wapping Wharf is perfect blend of aspirational, community-first regeneration, which champions a place’s heritage. While Millbay, really highlights powerful regeneration that can breathe new life into coastal communities. Hosting SailGP there for two years was a particular highlight, too.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

Back in the day I wanted to make it in the music industry. I spent most of my spare time back then in a band playing gigs up and down the country. It didn’t work out in the end, but we played with some great bands and made some of the happiest memories, so I can’t complain. Thankfully, I still play live to this day, but it’s more for fun these days.

What are your top three books to read?

1. Stephen King – The Green Mile
2. Lee Child – The Sentinel (any of the Jack Reacher books really!)
3. Dean Koontz – Odd Thomas