Ryan Young

About Ryan Young

As an Executive Vice President of Paid Media Strategy and Investment, I lead data-driven, cross-channel teams that deliver measurable business growth. With expertise across all paid media channels, I’ve helped global organizations achieve both short-term performance goals and long-term brand objectives.I specialize in strategic optimization, using data insights to maximize ROI while innovating and scaling campaigns for sustained impact.As a collaborative leader, I’ve built and guided cross-functional teams, working closely with creative, analytics, product, and brand stakeholders to deliver cohesive, results-driven outcomes. My focus is on strengthening relationships, shaping clear strategies, and presenting actionable insights that accelerate growth.I’m passionate about staying ahead of the curve—identifying emerging trends, testing new platforms, and refining audience engagement strategies to ensure marketing investment translates into lasting business results.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, Us Client Lead

   Starcom

   Oct 2025 — Present

   US Client Lead for VISA, overseeing end-to-end account operations spanning strategy, planning, investment, and analytics. Partner closely with senior stakeholders to connect U.S. efforts with global priorities, ensuring integration across markets and teams. Drive growth through innovative media solutions and by strengthening Visa’s key partnerships, with a focus on delivering measurable impact and long-term brand value.

Education

• Chapman University

  Bachelor's Degree

Skills

• Advertising
• Marketing Strategy
• Media Planning
• Marketing Research
• Media & Entertainment
• Entertainment Industry
• Concept Ideation
• Presenting Ideas
• Marketing Communications
• Public Relations
• Social Networking
• Leadership
• Digital Media
• Entertainment
• Media Buying
• Integrated Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Facebook
• Digital Strategy
• Media Strategy