Ryan Bergstrom

Ryan Bergstrom was named Paychex’s first chief product officer following the close of the company’s acquisition of Paycor in April 2025 when he assumed responsibility for leading the Paychex product team as well as continued leadership of the Paycor product and engineer team. Bergstrom oversees the product strategy and design of the company’s comprehensive suite of HR offerings as well as a vision for driving growth and continued innovation across both platforms. 

With more than 20 years of product management experience, Bergstrom brings a proven record of success and leadership for creating and executing technology roadmaps that resonate with customers and achieve organizational goals. Prior to Paycor, he served as vice president of product management at Ultimate Software and held leadership roles at Epicor and SPECTRUM. 

Bergstrom holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington and Lee University with special attainments in commerce with a focus on business administration, economics, accounting, marketing, and finance. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC). CYC is dedicated to empowering young people to overcome barriers and excel in education, career, and life.