Patrick Ryan

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DISC Type : i

Principal, Energy Strategy at Meta

United States

Overview

Patrick Ryan is a Principal of Energy Strategy at Meta, drawing on 20 years of experience at the intersection of energy markets, technology, and policy. He holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and is described by colleagues as a creative, hard-working, and impressive leader.

Outside of his professional life, Patrick is a proud and busy father of three young children. His career has included significant leadership roles in both the U. S. and the U. K. , navigating complex regulatory and market dynamics.

He has direct experience executing mergers and acquisitions across a diverse energy portfolio, including nuclear, gas, wind, solar, and biomass assets.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Topics They Care About

Sustainable Data Centers
His current role at Meta focuses on developing and executing the company's energy strategy to support sustainable data center growth and operations.
Energy Policy
A recurring theme in his career, he has led teams responsible for corporate strategy in new areas and tracking key policy trends.
Energy Market Analytics
Led teams at Exelon developing tools to analyze financial and economic impacts of policy and market shifts, and has sought to hire for quantitative modeling teams.

Media Appearances

Patrick has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Principal, Energy Strategy at Meta
12-2021 - 10-2025
Vice President - Corporate Strategy, Policy, Technology and Energy Market Analytics at Exelon
1-2019 - 12-2021
Director, Policy Analysis and Development - Exelon Utilities at Exelon
9-2016 - 1-2019
Senior Manager, Corporate Development at Exelon
11-2013 - 9-2016
Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management Analytics at Exelon

Education

2008 - 2010
Masters from University of Virginia Darden School of Business
2000 - 2004
Bachelors of Engineering from University of Limerick

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Insights For Selling To Patrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Patrick is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Patrick

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Patrick move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Patrick take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Patrick

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