Manchester, 25th September, 2024: UK Digital MGA Ripe today confirmed the appointment of Jason Stockwood as a Non-Executive Director.

An experienced leader in technology businesses, Jason has held senior roles at lastminute.com, match.com, Skyscanner, Travelocity, and most recently served as Group CEO and Vice Chairman of Simply Business. He is also a proud co-owner of Grimsby Town Football Club. Jason’s broad expertise in digital strategy, marketing, and e-commerce will be invaluable to Ripe as the company scales. As an active investor in over 30 early-stage tech companies through 53 Degrees Capital, Stockwood will collaborate with the Ripe board to shape the company’s strategy and growth plan.

His appointment comes less than a month after new Ripe CEO, Alan Thomas, also joined the insurtech from Simply Business.

Key points:

• Stockwood has previously worked with Ripe investor, Aquiline Capital Partners LP, before Simply Business was sold to Travelers in 2017 and was attracted to Ripe through its strong tech credentials and growth story.
• Stockwood also previously worked with new Ripe CEO, Alan Thomas, at Simply Business.
• Stockwood has held leadership positions at major tech companies including Simply Business, Match.com, Skyscanner, and lastminute.com.
• As Co-Owner Grimsby Town FC, Stockwood has demonstrated a commitment to community development and social impact. He will bring his strong community-centred ethos and experience to the Ripe board.
• Stockwood is a Columnist for The Guardian and Co-Founder and Chair of the charity Our Future. 

Jason Stockwood commented: "Joining Ripe at this juncture is extremely exciting, with the fusion of technology and insurance presenting a landscape primed for innovation. I'm looking forward to being part of this journey, bringing my experience from the tech, insurance and community sectors to help steer Ripe through its next phase of growth”

Alan Thomas, Ripe's CEO, stated: “I am thrilled to see Jason join the Ripe team. My experience working with him at Simply Business has shown me how crucial his contributions are to the thoughtful expansion of a company. His unique blend of tech entrepreneurship, community engagement and strategic insight will be an enormous asset to the company board as we look to grow and expand further.”