About Ryan Publishing

Tertiary Education:

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology: Diploma of Applied Physics

Imperial College, University of London, England: Master of Science and Diploma of the Imperial College

Cranfield School of Management, England: Master of Business Administration

Corporate Experience (24 years):

Research and development of metallic and polymeric materials and components for military, aerospace and industrial applications.

Metallurgical process and quality control in steel industry. Plant commissioning, research and development management, customer liaison, administration.

Marketing and development management within large public companies. Market research, forecasting, budget setting, identification of markets, new product introduction. International trading, contract negotiation, promotion and sales.

Product management in both industrial and consumer markets in Australia and overseas in such diverse areas as publishing, marine equipment, sporting goods, manufacturing, metals and minerals.

Consulting, Writing and Publishing Experience (35 years):

General management of some highly innovative ventures involving a wide range of production, marketing and promotional activities.

Market research and assessment, including forecasting, market planning, budgeting and writing of reports and proposals.

Investigations of corporations and their activities for marketing and takeover strategies.

Liaison with Federal and State Governments as a registered lobbyist for preparation of submissions for financial support for industrial development, research and development and export marketing.

Financial advice, assistance and preparation of business/strategic plans for companies seeking venture capital and other forms of funding.

Public speaking at seminars and training at workshops on strategic/business planning, finance and related subjects.

Writing, publishing, distribution, marketing and sales of books, software, newspapers and various publications on finance, business planning, sport and many other subjects.