Kimberly K. Ryan
CEO, Hillenbrand | Driving value for shareholders through profitable growth and robust cash generation
Hillenbrand•Batesville, Indiana, United States
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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
- The Timken CompanyCurrent2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
- Board MemberCurrent2025–Present
- Oct 2022–Present· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Board Member, AdvisorsCurrentOct 2022–Present
- HillenbrandCurrentJun 2021–Present· 5 yrs 3 mos
- President and Chief Executive OfficerCurrentDec 2021–Present
- Executive Vice PresidentJun 2021–Dec 2021
- Apr 2015–Jun 2021· 6 yrs 2 mos
- President and SVPApr 2015–Jun 2021
- 2014–Jun 2023· 9 yrs 5 mos
- Member Of The Board2014–Jun 2023
- Mar 2011–Apr 2015· 4 yrs 1 mo
- President Batesville and SVP HillenbrandMar 2011–Apr 2015
- Aug 2005–Mar 2011· 5 yrs 7 mos
- Senior Vice President, Post Acute Care DivisionOct 2006–Mar 2011
- SVP, Information Technology and Office of Program LeadershipAug 2005–Oct 2006
- Aug 2003–Aug 2005· 2 yrs
- VP, Shared ServicesAug 2003–Aug 2005
- Aug 1989–Aug 2003· 14 yrs
- VP, Business Information Systems and otherAug 1989–Aug 2003
Education
BBA
Accounting
Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business