Ryan Smyth

Ryan Smyth is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting, with more than 20 years of experience across governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity, and privacy programs. He advises clients on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, with a focus on privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and business continuity. A seasoned cybersecurity professional, Mr. Smyth helps organizations assess and strengthen their security posture through cyber maturity assessments, independent security and privacy control reviews, and data privacy evaluations. He supports clients in identifying vulnerabilities, remediating risks, and navigating complex regulatory environments. Mr. Smyth also provides guidance on evolving cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory readiness, and reporting obligations. He has deep expertise in incident response, assisting organizations through active breaches and security incidents, including business email compromises. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, he served as Director of Privacy and Data Protection at Promontory Financial Group, where he led the development of privacy and information security frameworks and data remediation initiatives. Previously, as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Security and Privacy Officer at LPL Financial, he oversaw enterprise privacy and security programs and led regulatory engagement across cybersecurity and compliance matters.