Ryan Petersen

Ryan Petersen, MBA, currently serves as the Regional Sales Director for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at Workiva, achieving 128% of revenue targets in FY24 with over 90% derived from existing account growth. Prior experience includes leadership roles at AuditBoard, where contributions helped scale annual recurring revenue from approximately $30 million to $175 million prior to acquisition by Hg Capital for $3 billion. In earlier positions, Ryan built customer relationships as an Account Manager, securing $1 million in net revenue retention and saving over $550,000 in annual recurring revenue through proactive account management. Ryan's career began with Behr Paint Company, enhancing operational efficiencies through the development of Excel-based tools for data consolidation and inventory management. Academic credentials include an MBA in Accounting and Finance and a BS in Business Administration with a focus on Financial Planning, both from Biola University Crowell School of Business.