John Ryan

John Ryan is an experienced professional in ground operations and logistics, currently serving as a Senior Manager of Ground Operations at WestJet since July 2022. Prior to this role, John held positions with Brunos Trucking Ltd. as a Dispatch and Logistics professional for a brief period, and as an Operations Team Lead at Canadian Base Operators Inc., where responsibilities included managing airport operations at Suncor's Firebag airport. John's extensive background includes serving as an Oilfield Logistics Coordinator for Ryder System, Inc., where emphasis was placed on safety and cost efficiency for Chevron, and as a Logistics Operations Support member for Shell, achieving significant cost reductions and managing a large team of contractors. Additional experience spans roles in logistics for Canadian North, hot shot driving, and ramp supervisory positions with Swissport and Servisair, showcasing a solid foundation in operational effectiveness and team leadership throughout the aviation and logistics sectors.