Ryan Chilton, B.B.A.’20

SEO Standout

Senior SEO and Digital Marketing Specialist, Digital Surfer

Founder, RC Digital and Learn Digital Marketing Australia

Ryan Chilton is making waves in the digital marketing industry. A senior SEO and digital marketing specialist at Digital Surfer, he creates award-winning campaigns that reflect his passion, creativity and drive.

A young achiever in the digital marketing industry, Chilton’s work won Best Integrated Campaign and Most Innovative Campaign at the 2025 APAC Search Awards. On top of that, he was named winner of the prestigious Emerging Talent Award in 2025, cementing his reputation as a rising star in the industry. 

Chilton’s devotion to digital marketing led him to launch Learn Digital Marketing Australia, an online platform aimed at helping small businesses and future marketers gain the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions and get started in marketing. He’s committed to championing the benefits of digital marketing in his home country of Australia.

For Chilton, success is more than accolades—it’s about sharing his knowledge, solving problems and helping others thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape. He has been able to do this firsthand through mentoring students in WMU’s digital marketing program, even helping one student secure an internship.

Favorite Travel Destination:

“Bali, Indonesia. It was the first place I visited overseas when I was just 6 months old, and I’ve been there 12 times since. It’s become our usual family vacation destination.”