Our Board Members & Team
Ben Ryan
Chairman & Relieving Chief Executive Officer
Ben Ryan is a seasoned IT leader with over 15 years of experience driving technology strategy, operational excellence, and team performance across the information technology sector. He has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, delivering complex technology initiatives, and aligning IT capabilities with broader business goals.
Throughout his career, Ben has successfully guided organizations through change, modernization, and growth by fostering collaboration, promoting best practices, and maintaining a strong focus on reliability, security, and scalability. His leadership style emphasizes accountability, clear communication, and continuous improvement, enabling teams to deliver sustainable, high-impact results.
Ben is recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business needs, making him a trusted partner to senior stakeholders and a steady leader in fast-paced environments
Jessica-Jane Smith
Relieving Privacy and Compliance Officer & Relieving Chief Operations Manager
Jessica is an accomplished Privacy and Compliance Officer with extensive experience leading privacy, risk, and regulatory compliance initiatives across complex organizations. She brings a strategic and detail-oriented approach to protecting sensitive information while enabling the business to operate efficiently and responsibly.
Throughout her career, Jessica has built and managed robust privacy and compliance frameworks, overseen regulatory obligations, and partnered closely with legal, IT, and executive leadership to ensure adherence to evolving data protection and compliance standards. She is known for her ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, actionable policies and processes.
As a leader, Jessica emphasizes integrity, accountability, and proactive risk management. Her collaborative leadership style and clear communication help foster a strong culture of compliance, trust, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Mateo Sacks
Chief Technical Advisor & Relieving Chief Legal Officer
Mateo is an accomplished Chief Technical Advisor with deep expertise in guiding organizations on complex technical strategy and decision-making. He works closely with executive leadership to translate business objectives into effective, scalable, and future-ready technology solutions.
With a strong background across architecture, systems, and emerging technologies, Mateo provides trusted advice on technology direction, risk, and innovation. He is known for his ability to assess technical challenges quickly, offer clear and practical guidance, and support informed investment and delivery decisions.
As a leader and advisor, Mateo brings clarity, credibility, and foresight to technical discussions. His collaborative approach and strategic mindset enable organizations to navigate change, reduce technical risk, and maximize the value of their technology initiatives.
Jeremy Kassel
Non-executive Director & Relieving Group Company Secretary
E: info@benryanit.com
Jeremy is an experienced Non-Executive Director who provides independent oversight, strategic guidance, and strong governance across organizations. He brings a balanced perspective to the boardroom, combining commercial insight with a clear focus on risk management, accountability, and long-term value creation.
In his role as a Non-Executive Director, Jeremy supports executive leadership through constructive challenge, informed decision-making, and sound judgment. He has experience contributing to board discussions on strategy, financial performance, governance, and organizational culture, helping ensure the interests of stakeholders are well represented.
Jeremy is known for his integrity, independence, and collaborative approach. He builds trusted relationships with fellow board members and executives, while maintaining the objectivity required to support effective governance and sustainable growth.
Stella O'Harrison
Relieving Chief Customer Experience Officer & Relieving Chief People Officer
Stella is a senior information technology leader with over 30 years of experience delivering reliable, high-impact technology solutions and guiding organizations through complex change. She currently serves as Relieving Chief Customer Experience Officer and Relieving Chief People Officer, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise, customer focus, and people-centered leadership.
Throughout her career, Stella has led initiatives across IT operations, systems architecture, and organizational transformation, consistently aligning technology, customer needs, and workforce capability. Her leadership approach emphasizes service excellence, collaboration, and building environments where both customers and teams can thrive.
Known for her calm, strategic perspective and hands-on experience, Stella bridges the gap between business goals, customer outcomes, and technical execution. Her decades-long commitment to continuous improvement, mentorship, and operational excellence has earned her the trust of executives, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.
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