Ryan Holmes

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As CEO of HootSuite, Ryan’s experience combines diverse management skills with solid industry and technical knowledge. Since launching in late 2008, HootSuite has become one of the world’s most popular Twitter clients, now with Facebook, Linkedin and Wordpress integration.  The award winning social media dashboard is used by clients like Martha Stewart and The Economist.

Ryan has been active in all aspects of HootSuite operations, focusing on strategy, business and product development and technical and social networking trends.  He gained valuable experience in entrepreneurial and startup ventures, business management, and marketing as owner of a restaurant chain, a tourist adventure business, and online store with 3m+/year revenues.

Specialties
Internet marketing, web development, social networking, social marketing, management, strategy, entrepreneurialism, social and youth marketing