Ryan Washakta is a Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment at Rakuten Rewards, responsible for driving brand awareness and membership growth through strategic, high-impact partnerships. With over 25 years of industry experience, Ryan leads partnerships with Live Nation, Golden State Warriors, Golden State Valkyries, Stephen Curry’s brand, SC30, San Francisco 49ers, as well as singular activations featuring Dude Perfect and New York Fashion Week.
Prior to Rakuten, Ryan served as CEO of KonMari Media, Inc., General Manager of FatWallet.com, and President of the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. He is passionate about driving innovation, teamwork, and diversity to create a meaningful and positive impact through his work.