Bozeman, MT May 12, 2025 – Bridger Photonics (Bridger), the global leader in methane emissions data, announced the appointment of Ryan Sullivan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Sullivan, a seasoned technology executive, and the former CTO of ANGI will lead the company’s growing software team and play a key role in advancing Bridger’s capabilities in data science, AI, and big data platforms.
Sullivan brings over three decades of experience in the technology sector, with a proven track record of building and scaling world-class data platforms and software organizations from startups to publicly traded companies. His career spans leadership roles in fast-growing technology companies, where he built best-in-class teams, delivered customer centric solutions, and led enterprise-scale software transformations. He will spearhead the evolution of Bridger’s data delivery speed and data insights offerings, ensuring that oil and gas operators can derive actionable insights, near immediately, from Bridger’s growing data platform.
“From the first time I met the Bridger team, the passion they had for our business and mission was infectious,” said Sullivan. “With access to the most comprehensive emissions dataset in the world, I’m excited to help unlock its full potential using our data science, AI, and machine learning capabilities to drive meaningful emissions reductions for our clients.”
As part of this leadership evolution, Mike Thorpe, Bridger’s founding CTO, will transition into the newly created role of Chief Scientist. In this role, Thorpe will continue to lead the company’s cutting-edge R&D and Data Analytics initiatives, ensuring Bridger stays at the forefront of technical and scientific innovation.
“Ryan brings a wealth of experience and forward-looking vision to our team. I’m thrilled to have him on board,” said Ben Little, CEO of Bridger Photonics. “His leadership and expertise as a public company CTO will be instrumental as we scale our software capabilities to help our customers not just detect emissions, but predict and prevent them, unlocking powerful insights that drive strategic, proactive emissions reduction.”
About Bridger Photonics, Inc.
Bridger is the global leader in aerial methane detection for oil and gas operators throughout the natural gas value chain, helping them detect, locate, and mitigate methane leaks from operations. Bridger detects methane with its patented and state-of-the-art laser technology sensors and provides companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Phillips 66, among others, with data that helps them quickly and efficiently stop methane emissions.
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