[1][2] He received a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island.
[3] While CEO of CVS Caremark in 2009, he earned a total compensation of $16,231,292, which included a base salary of $1,400,000, a cash bonus of $3,512,526, stocks granted of $6,425,007, and options granted of $4,625,000.
[4] Ryan has sat on the boards of the Melville Corporation, Ryanair, TriCon Global Restaurants, Reebok, FleetBoston Financial, Citizens Bank Of Rhode Island, Yum!
Brands, Bank of America, and Vantiv and currently serves on the board of Five Below[2] He is an operating partner of Advent International.
[5] He sits on the board of trustees of his alma mater, the University of Rhode Island.