Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced that Fred Crawford has joined Ryan’s Board of Managers. He will become the 14th member of the Ryan Board of Managers.
“I am thrilled to welcome Fred to the Ryan Board of Managers,” said Ryan Chairman and CEO G. Brint Ryan. “Fred’s background in strategy, operations, and management consulting are key in helping Ryan continue to innovate, grow, and achieve our strategic objectives.”
“Joining the Ryan Board of Managers provides a great opportunity to leverage my background in professional services and my interest in partnering with innovative companies,” said Crawford. “I admire the past work that has been done to make Ryan the leader in tax services and software, and I’m excited to be a part of Ryan’s future.”
Crawford is an internationally recognized strategist and operations improvement specialist. He was the CEO of AlixPartners, a leading global advisory firm, from 2008–2016. During his tenure, the firm grew significantly and created substantial shareholder value. He then became Senior Vice Chairman until his retirement in 2021. He remains a board member and advisor to the firm. Crawford also serves as a member of several industry boards and as an advisor to private equity firms.
Prior to AlixPartners, Crawford held senior positions at other major consulting firms and has experience in supply chain and brand management. He has an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Crawford is Co-Author of The Myth of Excellence, a BusinessWeek and New York Times best seller that details his research on consumer motivation and corporate strategic response. The book has been published in 13 languages and has taken Crawford to board rooms around the world. Frequently involved with the media, he is a sought-after presenter.
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