Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, announced that Lee A. Spirer has been named to the Ryan Board of Managers. Mr. Spirer brings additional strategic perspective to the board, with extensive experience driving change, digitizing businesses, and creating superior return on investment. He has worked with a wide range of investors and boards in professional and data/technology-enabled business services. Mr. Spirer becomes the tenth member of the Ryan Board of Managers and the sixth executive from outside the Firm.
“What stood out to me was Ryan’s strategic approach to tax services and innovative tax solutions”
Mr. Spirer is President and CEO of CIBT Global, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, the leading global provider of mobility services, including visa, passport, and immigration documentation. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Transformation Officer for Navigant, having previously serviced as Chief Operating Officer, where he rebalanced the firm’s portfolio through organic growth, acquisitions and divestitures, digital transformation, and global sourcing. He also regularly lectures at Brandeis University’s International Business School on topics of corporate strategy, combinations, and transformation.
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“The extensive experience Lee has in professional and technology business services will strengthen our board and add additional expertise in further digitizing our business,” said Ryan Chairman and CEO G. Brint Ryan. “We look forward to adding Lee to an exceptional group of leaders with a broad range of experience on our Board of Managers. He provides another qualified voice to help drive the successful execution of Ryan’s global growth strategy.”
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