Ryan Blanchette

Ryan Blanchette has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations. Ryan is currently the Sr. Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply Chain at Karma Automotive since 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Viasat Inc. as the Sr. Director of Supply Chain from 2019 to 2023 and as the Director of Supply Chain (Govt) from 2018 to 2019.

Ryan also has experience as the Chief Operating Officer & Owner of Inside MBA Admissions from 2008 to 2018, where they were responsible for operations, marketing, and finance. Ryan significantly increased revenue through strategic partnerships and social media, as well as streamlined operations and improved quality control.

From 2012 to 2018, Ryan held the position of Director of Supply Chain & General Manager Mexico Operations at Cobham. Ryan built a strategic sourcing organization from scratch and implemented outsourcing strategies, resulting in cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.

Earlier in their career, Ryan served as the General Manager of CTCS Braking JV at TRW Automotive, where they achieved significant sales growth through active customer engagement. Ryan also worked as the Director of Global Supplier Development at TRW Automotive.

Ryan's work experience also includes roles at American Specialty Car as the Director of Purchasing, PRTM as a Manager of Consulting, and Ford as a Manufacturing Manager.

Overall, Ryan Blanchette has demonstrated expertise in manufacturing, supply chain management, operations, and strategic leadership throughout their career.

Ryan Blanchette obtained a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994. Ryan then pursued an MBA in Business/Engineering at the MIT Sloan School of Management from 1996 to 1998.