CUPERTINO, Calif., March 14, 2025 – Claris, an Apple company, a pioneer in rapid application development, is pleased to announce Ryan McCann as its new CEO. A passionate advocate for Claris’ long-standing purpose—making advanced technology accessible to more people—Ryan will lead the company forward, continuing to power businesses and developers with digital transformation tools.
“For 40 years, Claris has provided organizations with the ability to build custom solutions tailored to their unique business needs,” says Ryan. “Through every major technology shift—from workstations to web, mobile, and cloud—our purpose has remained the same. We aim to ensure organizations, especially in the small and mid-sized business (SMB) sector, can harness enterprise-grade technology to fuel their growth.”
Deep Claris roots frame Ryan’s values for customer appreciation.
Ryan’s tenure at Claris spans more than a decade. He joined the team in 2013 as the senior director of sales in the Americas and was later promoted to oversee worldwide sales and global revenue for Claris. Over the past 12 years, Ryan has built relationships in the global Claris community, supporting the success of innovators and strengthening ties with developers who have used FileMaker for decades.
Before working at Claris, Ryan held strategic leadership positions at technology companies including Oracle, Host Analytics, Infor, and Cognos (now part of IBM).
AI is the latest example of Claris’ mission in action.
Today, AI powers new capabilities, helping developers deliver custom apps faster and at a lower cost while giving users of those apps more data visibility—generating additional value to businesses. With tens of thousands of organizations all over the world relying on Claris, Ryan is committed to driving innovation that simplifies and accelerates rapid application development.
Under Ryan’s leadership, Claris will continue to be defined by taking the most advanced technologies and making them available to more people. By doing so, Claris will help businesses compete, thrive, and drive meaningful digital transformation.