Ryan Bednar

Ryan Bednar is a seasoned professional in global procurement with extensive experience in leading procurement teams across various industries. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Procurement at Dematic, Ryan oversees a procurement spend exceeding $2B across three regions and is a member of the KION global procurement leadership team. Previous roles include Vice President of Global Procurement Installation Products at ABB, where Ryan managed strategic sourcing and supplier quality, and various leadership positions at ABB including Vice-President of Strategic Sourcing for the Power Grids Division. Ryan's career also includes significant experience at Ford Motor Company, The Clorox Company, and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Academic credentials include a Master of Industrial Engineering from Clemson University, an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the same institution.