Kimberly K. Ryan

Kimberly K. Ryan

CEO, Hillenbrand | Driving value for shareholders through profitable growth and robust cash generation

HillenbrandBatesville, Indiana, United States

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Experience37+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Currently serving as President and CEO of Hillenbrand starting December 30, 2021 building on a 32-year tenure at Hillenbrand and several of its operating companies. Joined Batesville Casket Company in 1989. Since then, held several roles at Batesville, Hillenbrand Industries and Hill-Rom, including senior leadership roles in finance, strategy, new business ventures, shared services, IT and general management of commercial operations. Eventually served as Batesville Casket Company President before relocating to Stuttgart, Germany to lead Coperion, Hillenbrand’s largest business. During a long career of challenging developmental assignments, many great experiences were obtained, but one of the reasons I love working at Hillenbrand is our continuous improvement mindset and our focus on growth - guided by the Hillenbrand Operating Model. I look forward to continuing to build on Hillenbrand’s strategic priorities and driving value for our customers, associates, and shareholders.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      2025–Present
  • Oct 2022–Present· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Board Member, AdvisorsCurrent
      Oct 2022–Present
  • Jun 2021–Present· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • President and Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Dec 2021–Present
    • Executive Vice President
      Jun 2021–Dec 2021
  • Apr 2015–Jun 2021· 6 yrs 2 mos
    • President and SVP
      Apr 2015–Jun 2021
  • 2014–Jun 2023· 9 yrs 5 mos
    • Member Of The Board
      2014–Jun 2023
  • Mar 2011–Apr 2015· 4 yrs 1 mo
    • President Batesville and SVP Hillenbrand
      Mar 2011–Apr 2015
  • Aug 2005–Mar 2011· 5 yrs 7 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Post Acute Care Division
      Oct 2006–Mar 2011
    • SVP, Information Technology and Office of Program Leadership
      Aug 2005–Oct 2006
  • Aug 2003–Aug 2005· 2 yrs
    • VP, Shared Services
      Aug 2003–Aug 2005
  • Aug 1989–Aug 2003· 14 yrs
    • VP, Business Information Systems and other
      Aug 1989–Aug 2003

Education

BBA

Accounting

Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business

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Kimberly K. Ryan
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Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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ERPChange ManagementProject ManagementSupply ChainProduct DevelopmentLeadershipLean ManufacturingManagementTeam BuildingStrategyKaizenContinuous ImprovementStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipManufacturingStart-upsProcess ImprovementOperations ManagementIT StrategyForecasting