{"id":46354,"date":"2025-01-24T12:38:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T19:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grin.co\/?post_type=news&p=46354"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:34:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T17:34:30","slug":"announces-ryan-debenham-new-ceo","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/grin.co\/news\/announces-ryan-debenham-new-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"GRIN announces President Ryan Debenham as its new CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leading creator management platform makes strategic leadership changes amid its next phase of growth
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2013 Jan. 28, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>GRIN<\/a>, the world\u2019s leading creator management platform, today announced the appointment of current president Ryan Debenham as its CEO. As CEO, Debenham will spearhead initiatives that allow GRIN to evolve beyond being a collection of powerful tools into a solution that aligns with a brand\u2019s business outcomes and serves as a true strategic partner.

Debenham succeeds GRIN co-founder and previous CEO Brandon Brown, who after a decade-plus at the helm will transition to board chairman at the end of the month. Brown\u2019s focus will be on long-term strategy, partnerships and supporting Debenham and the leadership team.

\u201cRyan possesses a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strong leadership and a people-first mindset \u2014 all of which makes him a leader who can accelerate innovation while building an incredible culture,\u201d said Brown. \u201cAs I transition to my new role as GRIN\u2019s chairman of the board, I look forward to the fresh infusion of energy and enthusiasm Ryan will bring as CEO to\u00a0 take GRIN to the next level.\u201d

In addition to serving as GRIN\u2019s CTO and president, Debenham brings a wealth of experience to his CEO role. Prior to GRIN, Debenham led AI and data analytics at Qualtrics, where he contributed to its $8 billion acquisition by SAP. Following that, Debenham became CTO at Route, driving revenue to $100 million in just four years. Once he joined GRIN as CTO, Debenham\u2019s expertise and passion for innovation in the creator economy enabled him to quickly make an impact and rise through the ranks, being promoted to president and, now, CEO.

\u201cMy appointment as CEO comes at a pivotal moment: While the creator economy continues to grow due to influencer marketing being the most authentic form of connection between brands and consumers, it\u2019s also complex and full of unsolved challenges,\u201d said Debenham. \u201cMy new role enables me to drive innovation in a space that needs it \u2014 not only through technology but through insights, education, community and strategic partnerships \u2014 and to help shape the future of an industry I believe in. I\u2019m excited for the opportunity.\u201d
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For more information on GRIN, please visit https:\/\/grin.co\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About GRIN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GRIN<\/a> is the pioneer behind the world\u2019s leading Creator Management platform built to support every brand\u2019s journey to connecting with consumers through authentic creator relationships. Thousands of the world\u2019s fastest-growing brands\u2014including SKIMS, Warby Parker, Allbirds, Mejuri, and MVMT\u2014use GRIN to make creators feel like trusted, empowered partners, working with them to build their brands into household names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Shein
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