Ryan Loken

Ryan Loken serves as Vice President, Strategic People Partner for CPG Commercial, Prepared Foods & Growth at Tyson Foods, where he aligns human resources strategy with business expansion in a major food manufacturing enterprise. With over two decades of HR leadership across manufacturing, retail, and consumer packaged goods, he held senior roles at Walmart (nearly a decade in various HR positions) and The Schwan Food Company (as Corporate Recruiter). Ryan is recognized as a dynamic speaker and transformational change agent who champions the philosophy that HR must move beyond compliance to become a true business enabler. He advocates for linking policy, culture, and operational performance, and is known for thought leadership on topics including belonging, personal branding, and the evolution of HR's role in operationally intensive environments. His approach emphasizes authenticity, mission-driven work, and empowering leaders to lead.