Ryan Kim

Ryan Kim has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Ryan currently holds the position of VP Customer (Sales & Success) Sales Development, Customer Operations, & Support at Newsela. Prior to this role, they served as the VP of Sales, SMB, & SDR and VP (General Manager), SMB at the same company. Ryan has also worked as a Strategic Advisor at Loop.

Before joining Newsela, Ryan worked as a Military Intelligence Officer in the Army National Guard from 2015 to 2021. Ryan also gained valuable experience as a Lead Director at PwC, where they focused on XaaS Business Model, Sales, GTM Operations, & Private Equity Value Creation.

Ryan has a background in management consulting, having worked at Accenture from 2013 to 2018. During their time there, they specialized in Sales, Customer Transformation, CPQ Lead, and Business Operations Strategy. Additionally, they have worked independently as a Public Speaker, Strategic Advisor, and Leadership/Career Coach, delivering speeches and providing consultation services to various organizations.

Prior to Accenture, Ryan held positions as an Executive Trustee and Director of Domestic Operations at 361Humanity, Inc., and as a Strategic Change Management/Organizational Development Consultant at Pacific Gas and Electric Company via The Mosaic Company. Ryan has also worked as a Management Consultant (Profitability Enhancement/Cost Reduction) - Site Lead at Brooks International and in various roles for the US Federal Government.

Overall, Ryan Kim brings a wealth of experience in sales, management consulting, leadership coaching, and organizational development to their current role at Newsela.

Ryan Kim holds a Masters degree in Safety and Security - Human Intelligence Collection / Change Leadership from The George Washington University. Ryan also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Public Policy from American University. Prior to that, they attended De Anza College. Ryan obtained their high school diploma from Lynbrook High School. Additionally, they have certifications in Antiterrorism Level 1 Training from the Department of Defense, Continuity of Operations Awareness from FEMA, and Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute, among others.