Ryan Masters

Background

About Ryan Masters

Ryan MastersState Managing Executive – WA | Strategic Advisor | Energy, Infrastructure & Capital GrowthI am a commercial and operational leader with 2 1/2 decades of experience across energy, oil & gas, marine infrastructure, logistics and industrial operations.My career began in the field on drilling rigs and progressed through operational leadership into senior executive roles overseeing large-scale industrial assets, ports, logistics operations and energy infrastructure. This path has given me a rare combination of frontline operational insight and board-level commercial strategy experience.Throughout my career I have been responsible for building and scaling operations, developing commercial strategies, negotiating major contracts and leading multidisciplinary teams across complex, capital-intensive environments.Today I operate at the intersection of industry, capital and growth strategy.I currently serve as State Managing Executive – Western Australia for Novara Finance, where I lead the firm’s presence across the state, supporting businesses with structured asset, business and property finance solutions. My work focuses on helping companies access the capital required to expand operations, acquire assets, strengthen balance sheets and unlock long-term growth opportunities.Alongside my finance role, I remain actively involved in strategic advisory and entrepreneurial ventures, working with operators, founders and leadership teams who require practical insight into scaling industrial businesses and navigating complex commercial environments.My experience across operations, infrastructure and capital structuring allows me to bridge the gap between how businesses run and how they are funded.Areas of Expertise• Asset & Business Finance Structuring• Energy & Oil & Gas Operations• Marine Ports & Industrial Infrastructure• Commercial Strategy & Business Growth• Capital Structuring & Funding Solutions• Operational Optimisation• Strategic AdvisoryI enjoy working with ambitious business owners, operators and leadership teams focused on building strong, scalable organisations.I’m always open to conversations around strategic advisory, industry collaboration, investment opportunities and commercial partnerships.