Ryan Marks

Ryan Marks is an experienced professional with a robust background in sales, account management, and the food industry. Currently serving as the Director of U.S. Grocery & Drug for North America Retail at Visa since October 2021, Ryan holds previous roles such as Mentor at Big Idea Ventures and various leadership positions at The Kraft Heinz Company, where responsibilities included driving growth across multiple retail and foodservice channels. In addition to a strong foundation in sales strategy from past roles at Candidly Images, DAC Group, Brand Networks, and SIGMA Marketing Insights, Ryan’s early career experiences include managing national accounts at Anheuser-Busch InBev. Ryan holds an M.B.A. in Marketing & Sales Management from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Corporate Sales from the University at Buffalo.