About Margaret
Margaret Ryan is a Research Manager at Raines International in its Industrial Practice. Based in Chicago, she specializes in market mapping and competitive intelligence across Industrials as well as specifically B2B manufacturing, distribution, and Private Equity-backed businesses. Known for her ability to stay ahead of industry trends and M&A activity, she helps drive pace and precision in search execution.
Since joining Raines, Margaret has supported a wide range of senior-level assignments, including CEO, P&L, and commercial leadership roles. She plays a key role in developing candidate pipelines, assessing market dynamics, and delivering insights that shape both search strategy and client engagement. In addition to her project work, she has helped build and refine research tools and processes, contributing to continuous improvement across the firm’s research function and supporting broader business development initiatives.
Industry & Consulting Experience
Margaret is recognized for her reliability, structured approach, and strong team orientation. She enjoys working at Raines because of its highly collaborative environment and is known for contributing to a working environment where shared effort and clear communication enhance outcomes for clients.
Credentials
BA, University of Maryland, Government and Politics