Charlie Ryan plays a pivotal role on the Board of Directors at the Center for Entrepreneurship, leveraging his extensive financial expertise to spearhead development and innovation. His distinguished career began in 1989 at CS First Boston as a financial analyst. By 1994, he co-founded United Financial Group (UFG), transforming it into one of Russia’s top investment firms. Ryan later took the helm at Deutsche Bank in Russia before becoming the Chairman of UFG Asset Management, a leading alternative asset manager with $2.3 billion in assets. Additionally, he oversees UFG's private equity business and contributes to technology and innovation through Almaz Capital Partners, one of Russia's first venture capital funds. His strategic guidance continues to shape both the Center for Entrepreneurship and the broader financial landscape.
