Ryan O'Byrne

Ryan O'Byrne is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in commercial operations, marketing, and digital transformation. Currently serving as the Head of Commercial Operations at Sword Health since January 2022, Ryan oversees Sales Operations, Enablement, and Customer Success Operations. Prior roles include Chief of Staff for Riverside Insights and Consultant for Digital Transformation at PepsiCo, where noteworthy achievements included managing significant innovation projects and developing a successful marketing strategy for Gatorade. Ryan's financial acumen was demonstrated through positions such as MBA Associate at KB Partners and Summer Associate at Allianz Real Estate, focusing on venture capital and acquisitions. A former professional hockey player, Ryan has had a notable career in the NHL, playing for teams like the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche, and served as an Executive Board Member for the NHLPA during critical labor negotiations. Ryan holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a B.S. in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.