Ryan Carrithers — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN), focused on building the future of autonomous flight.
Over 15 years of experience as a finance executive, leading and scaling innovative companies in sectors like biotechnology and aerospace.
Held leadership roles across strategic finance, treasury, investor relations, and business operations.
Previously served as VP, Strategic Finance and Treasury at Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA).
Served as VP, Strategic Finance, Treasury and Investor Relations at Astra (NASDAQ: ASTR).
Specializes in optimizing capital allocation, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation for stakeholders.

Biography

Ryan Carrithers serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN), where he is involved in building the future of autonomous flight. He is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of experience leading and scaling innovative companies across sectors such as biotechnology and aerospace.