Ripe appoints chief operating officer

Stockport-based digital insurance provider Ripe has appointed Jon Fell as chief operating officer as it continues its growth through expansion and acquisitions.

Jon joins from Verso Wealth Management, where he served as group chief operating officer and led the integration of acquired businesses. 

He brings 25 years of operational leadership experience, having also held senior roles with Assurant Europe, Bank of America and a number of private equity-backed financial services firms.

In his new role, Jon will lead Ripe’s operational strategy and customer operations, with a particular focus on supporting future acquisitions and driving operational efficiency.

Jon said: “I'm delighted to be joining Ripe and to be back in the North West as the business settles into its new Stockport home. 

“This is a very exciting moment to come on board. Ripe has built a strong and well-earned reputation in data, technology and digital marketing, and there's real momentum behind its expansion plans.

“I'm looking forward to working with the team to build on those foundations – both by scaling the core business and by bringing in like-minded, high-quality businesses that share the same values and ambition.”

Jon’s appointment comes during a period of sustained growth for the business, which now serves more than 430,000 customers across the UK. 

Ripe recently completed the acquisition of holiday home insurance provider Schofields and reported its 17th consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth.

Alan Thomas, chief executive of Ripe, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Jon to Ripe – his depth of operational experience, including complex integrations, will strengthen the leadership team as we continue to scale. 

“Jon has a proven track record in fast-moving, growth-focused businesses, and I’m confident he’ll make an immediate impact.”

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