Leadership Spotlight: Ryan Larson, Chief Operating Officer

As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Northlight Solutions Group, Ryan Larson is the strategic architect behind our company’s growth and operational excellence. With a career spanning over two decades in IT and the Salesforce ecosystem, Ryan is responsible for the cohesiveness of Northlight’s internal divisions; bridging the gap between sales, delivery, and corporate strategy.

Ryan’s role focuses on the "big picture" of Northlight’s future. He leads our market strategy, manages investor relations, and crafts the operational procedures that allow our team to scale without losing the boutique quality we are known for. A Certifi

ed Salesforce Architect who has led digital transformations for the Fortune 10, Ryan brings a rare combination of high-level business acumen and deep technical "in-the-trenches" experience. Whether he is refining our three-year growth roadmap or rolling up his sleeves to help solve a complex project bottleneck, Ryan’s leadership ensures that Northlight remains a high-performance, people-first organization.

A Vision for the "Best of the Best"

Ryan joined Northlight at the start of 2025 with a clear mission: to help build a new kind of consultancy. Having spent years in the IT and Salesforce space, working with everyone from independent startups to the Fortune 10, Ryan saw a gap in the market for a firm composed entirely of senior, principal-level talent.

"I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else," Ryan says. "The thought of going back to the way things were done at other companies is a hard thought. It’s not just the growth opportunities; I’ve never worked with such a great team. They aren’t just colleagues; they are amazing friends."

From Billion-Dollar IPOs to the Peak of the Mountain

Ryan’s resume reads like a roadmap of tech success. Before Northlight, he served as the Head of Professional Services for Simplus (Infosys) and led the Salesforce department at Weave through a massive valuation and IPO.

As a Certified Salesforce Architect, Ryan isn’t just a "corporate" leader: he’s a builder. He has architected massive implementations across nearly every industry cloud, including Manufacturing, Health, Automotive, and Hospitality, for global giants like Apple, Google, and United Airlines.

But when he isn't navigating complex digital transformations, Ryan is likely navigating a different kind of terrain. A passionate hiker, he has summited the highest peaks across four states and has his sights set on Mount Hood next.

Quick Hits with Ryan:

• The Soundtrack of His Life: "Remember the Name" by Fort Minor (“100% reason to remember the name.”)

• Top Used Emojis: The heart ❤️ and the raised hands 🙌.

• Hidden Talent: He’s a multi-instrumentalist who plays the piano, trombone, and guitar (and he’s a pretty good singer, too!).

• Favorite "Colleague": A rubber duck that sits on his desk. "If you explain a problem to the duck, it helps you organize your thoughts to find the solution."

A Philosophy of Curiosity

When asked what advice he has for those looking to master a new skill, whether it’s the guitar or Salesforce, Ryan’s answer is simple: Consistency.

"It’s okay to be 'dumb' at first and make mistakes," Ryan explains. "The only concerning time is when someone doesn’t ask a question. My core principle is to be curious, not judgmental. Being curious and asking the 'stupid' question is always what leads you to success."

Looking Ahead: The Future of Northlight

Ryan’s goals for Northlight are, in his words, "Big, Hairy, and Audacious." By the end of next year, he intends for Northlight to be at the absolute top of the stack for Agentforce Revenue Management (formerly Revenue Cloud/CPQ).

"We have the absolute best talent in the space. There is no one who can touch our implementation success or the decades of experience our team brings to the table. We are becoming a household name in the SI space."

Whether he’s dancing in the kitchen with his two-year-old son or crafting the global strategy for Northlight’s expansion, Ryan Larson is leading with heart, curiosity, and a relentless drive for excellence.

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