Ryan Estis is an innovative key note speaker and the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS. Recognised by Meetings & Conventions magazine as one of “The Best Keynote Speakers Ever Heard” alongside the likes of Bill Gates and Tony Robbins, Estis draws on over 20 years of experience as a top-performing leader and sales professional to bring a fresh and unique outlook to business events. His writing has featured regularly in top business publications including SmartBrief, Entrepreneur, FastCompany, Inc., Forbes, Business News Network, Yahoo Business and Crain’s Business. He has spoken for and consulted with some of the world’s leading brands including Adobe, Mastercard, Prudential, Tiffany & Co, AT&T, Motorola, American Family Insurance and IBM.
After graduating from Ohio Univeristy with a degree in communications and business, Estis began his career as an advertising agency executive, working with an impressive portfolio of category leading brands. In 2009, he launched his own research and learning organisation, Ryan Estis and Associates. Over a decade later, the organisation continues to help companies improve business performance and navigate change, delivering over 75 live events every year, including executive strategy workshops, incentive meetings, training seminars and conference keynote speeches, each with a customised insight for the audience.
Estis shares weekly expert advice via his popular business performance blog. He is a member of the SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board, a faculty member for the Institute of Management Studies and a certified Human Capital Strategist.