Ryan Ballard

Ryan Ballard is a sustainable finance and ESG subject matter expert currently serving as a Manager in Climate Change and Advisory Services at EY. With expertise in sustainable investing, Ryan is passionate about the net-zero transition and promoting diversity and inclusion. They have diverse global experience spanning the United States, Europe, South Asia, Latin America, and West Africa, coupled with robust management experience in client engagements and climate strategies for financial institutions. Ryan previously held positions at notable organizations, including the United Nations, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, and Tata Group, and has an academic background with a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Fluent in three languages, Ryan combines excellent communication and negotiation skills with strong research proficiencies.