Rian Merrill

Rian Merrill is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program and resource management, currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at F5 since August 2022. Prior to this role, Rian spent nearly sixteen years at Edelman, where the most recent positions included Senior Vice President of Resource Management and Group Director of Delivery. Notable achievements include leading the implementation of Microsoft Project Service Automation and establishing the West Coast proof of concept, as well as developing operations and project management functions within the Northwest region. Rian's background also encompasses pivotal roles in Edelman Digital, where strong client relationships were built, and numerous product launches were successfully executed across multiple international markets. Rian holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Oregon and has furthered education at the UW Foster School of Business.