Ryan Kirkendall

About Ryan Kirkendall

WHAT I DO: As a senior executive in product management and marketing, I lead product, marketing, and growth organizations at the intersection of customer insight, technology, product management, and disciplined execution. I steer organizations to better performance and market positions by leading initiatives that fundamentally transform business models, product portfolios, and operational structures.WHY IT MATTERS: I believe sustainable results come from aligning people, strategy, and execution around what truly matters, rather than chasing short-term wins. I excel at creating and presenting messaging that unite teams around our central mission. When teams understand the “why” behind their work and feel supported to make sound decisions, performance and accountability usually follow.WHO I WORK WITH: The cross-functional nature of my work takes me across all functional groups to make and execute well-aligned plans. Although I am proud of the business and growth results we have delivered, I actually achieve the most fulfillment by enabling the people around me to be their best. My leadership philosophy centers on authenticity, humility, empathy, and compassion. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: Motivated by my insatiable curiosity and desire for continuous learning, I gained hands-on experience in nearly all aspects of business operations, including digital marketing, marketing communications, product management, sales, manufacturing engineering, new product engineering, and test engineering with exposure to both hardware and software operating companies. During this journey, I gained a strong background in continuous improvement and innovation that allows me to add value in each of these essential areas.WHERE I EXCEL: My greatest strength is leading companies and teams through periods of transition, including rapid growth, mergers and acquisitions, and operational crises. For example, I overcame a series of large-scale transitions at Fortive, Hengstler-Dynapar, and Ralliant by leading with authenticity, creating clarity, building systems that scale, and finding new opportunities for innovation. As a result, the company emerged stronger and more profitable than before.

Experience

1. Vice President of Global Marketing, Hengstler-dynapar

   Ralliant

   Jul 2025 — Present

   In 2025, Fortive Corporation separated into two independent, publicly traded companies. Ralliant is now a standalone company specializing in precision technologies, including Hengstler and Dynapar brands.Oversee global product management, pricing, marketing, strategy, program management, and business development for a $250M business with operations in North America and EMEA, as well as decision-making influence for these functions in China and India. Manage top-line and bottom-line P&L for a portfolio with products and 3,500 accounts in 50+ countries. Report to president of the operating company.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Graphic Communications

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Team Building
• Management
• Testing
• Engineering
• Strategic Roadmaps
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Development
• Data Analysis
• Conjoint Analysis
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Market Research
• Sound
• Product Management
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Technical Writing
• Customer Service
• Visual Basic
• Electronics
• Team Leadership