Neale, Ryan

Ryan Neale was appointed Deputy Minister of Land and Environment on August 21, 2026.

Ryan has spent the past 26 years with the Government of Prince Edward Island. He began his career as an Environmental Health Officer before advancing to Senior Environmental Health Officer in 2005 and then to Manager of Environmental Health in 2016.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan took on leadership of the Border Services section and Enforcement Team as part of his role with the Chief Public Health Office. In recognition of his strong communication skills and commitment to public service, Ryan received the Premier of Prince Edward Island’s Excellence in Leadership Award in 2022.

For the past two years, Ryan has served as Director of Highway Safety.

Ryan looks forward to continuing his career with the Government of Prince Edward Island and bringing his leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and extensive government experience to his new role.

Originally from Stratford, Ryan continues to call the community home, where he lives with his wife and their three children.