Ryan Maynard
Vice President, Site Leader at Leonardo Drs @Leonardo DRS
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Site Leader at Leonardo Drs @Leonardo DRS
Melbourne, FL, US
Strategic Expansion & Innovation (2023–2024) • Spearheaded global market initiatives and product strategy enhancements, resulting in 170% of planned bookings and a 132% increase in backlog. • Developed a new business Campaign Group to map emerging customer needs to internal R&D, fueling continuous product innovation and lucrative market entries.Execution & Financial Results • Achieved 110% of revenue forecasts and maintained a 101% margin rate through careful cost analysis and resource optimization. • Increased revenue by 37%, gross margin by 27%, and cash receipts by 96% over three years by refining processes, renegotiating contracts, and enhancing supply chain resilience.
EDUCATION
University of Florida
Master of Science (M.S.), Materials Engineering
Florida State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RYAN MAYNARD
Forward-thinking executive with 20+ years of aerospace and defense leadership experience, adept at driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and significant top and bottom-line growth. Proven track record of managing annual P & Ls up to $600M within publicly traded global manufacturing organizations. Skilled at evaluating M&A opportunities, penetrating global markets, and aligning product roadmaps with R&D to drive innovation. Recognized for building high-performance teams, championing leadership development, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Surpassed Financial Targets (2022–2024): • Achieved 170% of planned bookings, 110% of revenue forecasts, and boosted ending backlog by 132%, while sustaining margins at 101% of target. • Drove a +26% increase in overall bookings and a +37% jump in revenue over three years through targeted market expansions and rigorous pipeline management.Accelerated Growth & Innovation: • Launched a specialized “Blue Sky” Campaign Group to align customer product roadmaps with internal R&D initiatives, resulting in new market penetration and enhanced product offerings. • Guided new product introductions that contributed to a +27% rise in gross margin and a +96% spike in cash receipts, significantly strengthening the organization’s liquidity.Cash Flow & Working Capital Improvements: • Negotiated performance-based payments, reducing working capital requirements by more than $50M and enabling critical reinvestment in product development and strategic initiatives. • Streamlined contract structures and supply chain operations to reduce lead times and maintain consistent production quality under tight margins.Portfolio Diversification & Talent Development: • Shifted the mix from 96% existing product/current customer to 52% through new product expansions and penetration into high-growth international markets. • Mentored cross-functional teams and established leadership development programs, cultivating a high-performance culture and robust succession pipeline.
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