Ryan Finlay

Ryan Finlay is an investor and analyst in the natural resources industry with experience spanning engineering, project development, financing, and mineral exploration across global markets. As CEO of Ekometall, he leads the company’s strategy to unlock Austria’s critical mineral potential. Ryan is also the founder of Ledgewood Resources, a resources investment firm targeting mineral exploration opportunities. He studied geology at Brown University, earned his Master’s in Engineering Management from Duke University, and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation—bringing rigorous, investment-grade discipline to Ekometall’s exploration thesis.