Ryan Schafer

Ryan Schafer, SSBB, serves as a Senior Director Team Leader at Ankura since March 2016, specializing in strategy and implementation engagements that have consistently reduced operating costs by 15-30% for clients. Prior to this role, Ryan held various leadership positions, including Owner at Sport Clips Haircuts, where multiple stores were successfully launched; Associate Vice President at ARAMARK, where a $30M program achieved significant cost reductions; and Senior Program Manager at Meritain Health, overseeing a substantial team and budget. With a foundation in project management and business strategy from companies such as Daugherty Business Solutions and illumifin, Ryan is well-versed in leading large-scale transformations and optimizing processes. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Management from the UMN Carlson School of Management and a Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University.