Ryan Grant

biography

Ryan Grant spearheads corporate searches as vice president at Parker Executive Search. He is involved in every step of the search process and strategically advises clients along the way. His goal with each client is to become a trusted advisor and considers relationship development with both clients and candidates the most important part of his job.

Ryan is the point person at the firm for Amrop, a global executive search network with 85 offices in 56 countries. He is the U.S. lead for Amrop’s automotive and industrial group.

Before joining Parker Executive Search, Ryan was the director of hospitality and business development for Nantucket Island Resorts. In his twenties, he became the youngest member of their Strategic Committee. He also served on the board of directors for the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club and the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

Ryan graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a double major in economics and human and organizational development. After graduating, he played professional golf around the world on the European Challenge Tour, South American Tour and Nationwide Tour. He also earned an MBA from the University of Georgia.

Ryan is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders. To further that passion, he is a group leader for his church’s high school ministry. Ryan lives in Atlanta with his wife, Katie, and their two daughters, Ella and Nora.