Ryan Roslansky

Ryan Roslansky is a renowned American entrepreneur who works to develop the world's leading professional networking platform as CEO of LinkedIn. With a passion for connecting professionals across the world, his thought leadership has seen LinkedIn grow into a global ecosystem connecting more than 756 million members and 57 million organisations. As the Executive Vice President at Microsoft since 2025, his rare perspective on leadership and innovation allows him to give insights into the future of work, digital platforms, and more to audiences across the globe.

As a forward-thinking innovator, Ryan left college during his sophomore year to focus on creating a company with two of his roommates before co-founding Housing Media in 1997. Becoming the CEO, he led one of the first internet real estate and rental platforms until it was acquired by USHousing.com. In 1999, Ryan joined Yahoo!, where he worked in General Management and Production Management with Jeff Weiner. Following his five-year role, he developed his repertoire as Senior Vice President of Products and Content at Glam Media, where he was responsible for all consumer, advertiser, publisher and developer products. 

Joining LinkedIn in 2009 as Chief Product Officer, Ryan's unmatched influence and work to shape the platform's long-term product strategy and growth led him to become CEO in 2020. Coining the term 'Great Reshuffle' to highlight the talent shifts revealed through LinkedIn data, he guided the company through rapid transformation with initiatives such as the Influencer Programme, which included renowned names such as Richard Branson and Bill Gates. In 2023, he launched the Path Video Series, where he inspires others by interviewing business leaders on their unique career paths. 

Ryan's expertise extends beyond technology and careers, as in 2021, he partnered with John Kerry to address the crucial topic of climate change through job creation. Additionally, he has served on a number of influential boards as a former member of the board of directors at GoDaddy and Intuit, and a current member of the board of trustees at the Paley Centre for Media. Most recently, Ryan has continued to share his knowledge through co-publishing the book 'Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI' with Aneesh Raman, focusing on helping others navigate their careers. Ryan's incredible career has received significant recognition, as he was named to the Forbes CEO Next List for his influential work across sectors. Ryan gives audiences a first-class insight into digital platforms with actionable takeaways that last well beyond the applause.