Ryan Challis

Ryan Challis is an accomplished procurement professional with substantial experience in various sectors. Currently serving as Procurement Manager at Callaghan Innovation since June 2020, Ryan previously held the role of Senior Procurement Specialist at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment from June 2016 to June 2020, focusing on commercial strategy and sourcing. Earlier experience includes a sales and marketing role at InterContinental Wellington, where responsibilities spanned data analysis, project management, and business administration. Additionally, Ryan contributed to research at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa as a Research Assistant and worked as a Public Policy and Marketing Tutor at Victoria University of Wellington. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Tourism Management from Victoria University of Wellington, with a focus on marketing, public policy, and tourism.