Ryan Stephens

Ryan Stephens is a Director at Stanton Chase Nashville. He is a seasoned executive search leader with 20+ years of experience and a passion for helping organizations grow through transformational leadership. With a deep focus in the technology, professional services, and industrial sectors, Ryan brings sharp insight, trusted counsel, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional executive talent.

His experience spans a broad range of functional roles—including product, engineering, sales, and operational leadership—across venture-backed startups, mid-market companies, and large global enterprises. He has successfully placed hundreds of senior executives including CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CPOs, CMOs, and Presidents. Clients consistently return for his strategic partnership and high-touch, high-impact approach.

Prior to joining Stanton Chase, Ryan held senior consulting roles at Korn Ferry and other top-tier boutique firms. Known for his entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven execution, he has also launched and led new service lines, developed marquee client accounts, and managed multi-hire engagements across geographies.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University. Currently based in Oklahoma City, he serves clients throughout the U.S. and beyond.