Kevin Ryan transitioned to a career in law after an extensive career in banking, working with major corporations in Hong Kong and Australia. He completed his legal qualifications at the Australian National University (ANU) and was admitted to the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Kevin holds a practising certificate in New South Wales (NSW) and is a solicitor in the High Court of Australia as of 2020.

Growing up as a child migrant, Kevin has a unique perspective on immigration. He lived in Hong Kong, the UK, and Malaysia before settling in Melbourne, Australia. He holds dual citizenship in the UK and Australia and is a permanent resident of Hong Kong. Kevin initially pursued a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University and a Masters of Applied Finance degree. He is also a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) with the Australian Society of CPAs.