I’m an Entrepreneur, Investor & CEO.
I’ve started multiple companies—some failed, and one became a global leader.
At 21, while studying Law in New Zealand, I launched my most successful venture: TURN, a climate-tech startup that became the global leader in helping brands like Starbucks, AB InBev, Delta Airlines, Live Nation, NASCAR, and PepsiCo transition away from single-use plastics.
As a CEO, I built and managed a global team of 50+ across multiple markets, led major investor relations, and oversaw technology and product development. We built smart trash bins with AI-powered detection in Mexico, produced packaging products in China, and ran manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Australia—all while scaling the business into a industry leader.
I actively invest, advise and help launch startups into the USA. Recently we launched French Dishwasher manufacturer Bob into the USA and we host people in our ski cabin in Tahoe that was featured in New Zealand Home and Garden.
I am married and have a dog called Byron. In our free time we enjoy either sailing or going skiing.
MY WRITTING
Airlines around the world are moving to reuse with my company TURN
Bonza Airlines was one of the first airlines to go to reuse. Since then, Air New Zealand and Delta airlines have both started testing.
In 2023 Starbucks went 100% to reusables in Napa, California…
TURN helped Starbucks do its largest reuse test to date. We supplied technology that washed, collected all cups across 13 stores for 2 months.
PODCAST
I interview the world’s industry leaders on building disruptive technologies in their companies, from Air New Zealand’s Sustainability Chairman to the world’s leading Behavioral Psychologist. I explore interesting ideas with impressive humans on how business can solve our global issues.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
In 2012, I founded TURN.
TURN uses tech to solve & scale reuse. Our incentive-based technology powers reuse around the world for the world’s largest companies. TURN was acquired in 2024.
KEYNOTE
SPEAKING
Ryan regularly speaks on the future of plastics, why we should start a business that makes the world better and the future of reuse.
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