Federal Contractors | Technology 2024: TERRY RYAN

With more than 20 years of executive experience in the federal technical services market, Ryan was named CEO of global risk management firm Constellis Holdings in 2021, having previously served as its lead director.

Before coming to Constellis, Ryan was CEO of Adroit Systems, VT Group and Tenax Aerospace. He also held senior executive positions at Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), Mercury Systems and ManTech International. He has advised past directors of the CIA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on advanced technology issues. Before moving into the private sector, Ryan held senior leadership roles in the federal government, including as director of intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance systems for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and deputy director of the Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office.

Constellis is a holding company for contracting firms that provide risk management and mission support services to government and commercial clients worldwide.

Ryan is a former U.S. Marine infantry commander and intelligence officer who graduated from Ohio State University and the National Intelligence University. He serves on the board of the National Intelligence University Foundation.