Ryan Spong

Ryan Spong is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the food service and finance sectors. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Retail Food Strategy and Corporate Development at Sodexo since October 2022, Ryan oversees corporate services retail food strategy. As a co-founder and owner of Tacofino since January 2011, Ryan has played a pivotal role in expanding the brand from a single food truck to a network of fast-casual restaurants with over 400 employees. Additionally, Ryan co-founded and owns Superbaba, an award-winning modern Middle Eastern quick-service restaurant established in July 2017. Ryan's entrepreneurial journey includes significant leadership roles such as Chief Executive Officer of Foodee from August 2013 to October 2022, and ownership of Raincity Rock & Waterscapes and Preform Construction Ltd. Ryan’s earlier career features positions in equity derivatives trading at BMO Capital Markets and debt capital markets at Barclays Capital. Academically, Ryan holds an MBA in Finance from the Rotman School of Management and a BA in English from the University of British Columbia.