Paula Ryan
Inspirer · DISC type diPaula is a strategic marketing and commercialization leader with over 12 years of experience at companies like Sherwin-Williams and 3M. An alumna of the University of Minnesota, she recently earned a Design Thinking Practitioner Certification. People who have worked with Paula describe her as a creative problem solver, consistently reliable, and sincere.
She is passionate about energizing and developing cross-functional teams to transform ideas into impactful strategies. Her leadership style is focused on inspiring colleagues, fostering connectedness, and communicating clearly to drive action and unlock growth opportunities within the organization.
Unique fact: Paula was named to the prestigious Top Women in Marketing, Class of 2025 by Ragan.
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They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.
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