Ryan Klaseus

Ryan Klaseus is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and strategy, currently serving as Vice President of Licensing at Ontic since June 2016. In this role, Ryan has successfully deployed over $700 million across more than 60 transactions, significantly enhancing shareholder value and developing a proprietary licensing and M&A database to support better business leads in specialized industries like Aerospace and Defense. Prior positions at Ontic include Director and Manager of Global Business Development & Strategy, where Ryan was responsible for modeling new business opportunities and conducting due diligence. Earlier career experiences include financial analysis at LTC Properties, Inc., project management at Association Reserves, and roles in customer service and research at other organizations. Ryan is pursuing an Executive MBA from the University of Warwick, having previously earned a degree from Pepperdine University and studied at Fudan University.