Ryan Purtle

Ryan Purtle is an experienced professional in strategic growth and innovation, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Growth & Innovation for Consumer Products at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since May 2022. Prior to this role, Ryan held various positions including Director of Products and Services at Grover Gaming, Project Manager focusing on Emerging Technology at Hyster-Yale Group, and City Transportation Planner/MPO Director for the City of Greenville, NC. Additional experience includes roles as a Planning and Zoning Consultant at East Carolina Council, Energy Management Program Manager for the City of New Bern, County Planner at Onslow County Planning and Development, Project Engineer at PPS Engineers, Inc., and a position in Athletic Operations at East Carolina University. Ryan holds a degree from East Carolina University.