Ryan Prior

Ryan Prior is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in account management and business development within the food industry. Currently serving as Account Manager for Costco at Ornua, Ryan has played a pivotal role as the primary global contact for Whole Foods Market, where Kerrygold has achieved market leadership in branded butter. Prior has successfully driven various projects and managed sales and marketing activities across North America. Previous experience includes establishing the European office for Bird's Eye Pizza Ltd. and advising on market strategies for Kerry Foods and Bord Bia. Academic qualifications include an MSc in International Marketing Practice from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a degree in Commerce and German from University College Dublin, complemented by postgraduate studies in International Business Development and an Erasmus exchange at RWTH Aachen University.