Ryan Hickey

Ryan Hickey, CEP, currently serves as the Lead Executive Compensation and Stock Plan Administration at Ansys, where responsibilities include expanding the Employee Stock Purchase Plan to 15 countries, managing equity award grants for over 2,600 employees, and ensuring correct global equity taxation. Previous experience encompasses roles such as Senior Stock Plan Administrator and Total Rewards Analyst, where Ryan developed salary structures and analyzed compensation data. At West Virginia University, Ryan held the position of Graduate Assistant, conducting research and supporting undergraduate courses. Early career experience includes a Compensation/HR Intern role at Keane Group and freelance photography under Radical Photography. Ryan holds a Master of Science in Labor and Industrial Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from West Virginia University.