Ryan Saundry is the GM of Fire & Earth Ventures, CUB’s business unit that is dedicated to the scaling of its premium growth businesses, including Balter Brewing Co, 4 Pines Brewing Co, Never Never Distilling Company, Green Beacon, Pirate Life and Riot. Ryan has been with CUB and Asahi Beverages for over 10 years, holding a range of senior executive roles spanning strategy, transformation, technology and most recently operational and commercial delivery – including the roles of Chief Strategy & Analytics Officer of CUB, and Chief Transformation Officer of Asahi Beverages. He has a passion for building great teams and businesses through strategy, customer-centric growth and performance transformation. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) and Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction).