Ryan Padget is the president of IGEN, a leading provider of excise-tax–compliance software trusted by finance and tax teams across complex, highly regulated industries. With more than 15 years of experience building and scaling technology companies, he brings a rare combination of operational depth and strategic vision to a compliance category that is rapidly evolving. Under his leadership, IGEN has become a platform of record for organizations navigating multi-jurisdiction excise tax obligations at scale. Padget is a frequent voice on the strategic role of compliance in financial performance, helping CFOs and finance leaders turn tax operations into a competitive advantage.