Ryan Bartholomew

About Ryan Bartholomew

Seasoned communications leader with more than 15 years of experience managing strategic, integrated communications programs in the global tech and healthcare sectors. Skilled at nimbly applying surefooted, capable decision-making and developing deep subject-matter expertise to advance business goals, earn trust with leaders and colleagues, and grow effective, high-performing teams. Passionate about building genuine, trusted working relationships.

Experience

1. Global Strategic Business (Internal) Communications Lead

   Mars Veterinary Health

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Oversee global strategic business communications (SBC) for world’s leading employer of veterinary professionals• Shape internal and change communications through proactive and reactive strategies, positioning, and plans aligned to business priorities that engage 70k+ employees around the world• Oversee integrated communications channels and editorial planning to deliver clear, consistent, and engaging storytelling that reaches and resonates with employees across regions, roles, and cultures• Serve as an individual contributor and cross-functional leader as a member of the Veterinary Corporate Affairs Leadership Team, including managing and engaging a high‑performing global SBC team of five by fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and impact while scaling business strategies worldwide

Education

• University of Oregon

  BA, Advertising & Public Relations

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Cision
• Marketing Communications
• Event Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Message Development
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Online Advertising
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Strategic Communications
• Crisis Communications
• Press Releases
• Grammar
• Analyst Relations
• Marketing
• Editing
• Leadership