Previously, Ryan has worked in international development and advisory roles with PwC’s International Development practice in South Africa and with UN-Habitat in Nairobi, supporting governments and multilateral partners on urban development, municipal finance, and capital-mobilization strategies. His work has involved close collaboration with public institutions, private investors, and development partners to advance complex projects in challenging operating environments.
Education: Ryan holds academic training in economics, urban planning, and finance, including an MSc in Finance from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and a MA in City and Regional Planning from the University of Cape Town, with a dissertation on public finance mechanisms for urban infrastructure. Ryan also holds a BA in Economics from Morehouse College.