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Ripe Appoints Alan Thomas As CEO, Jamie Richards As Head of M&a

PRIVATESep 13, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Head Of Mergers And Acquisitions

Company

Ripe

Jamie Richards
ManchesterInsurtech

Description

Ripe has appointed Alan Thomas as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company's next growth phase. Simultaneously, Jamie Richards has been named as Head of M&A as Ripe strengthens its leadership team and aligns with future expansion plans.

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Company

Ripe

Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

About

Ripe is a UK-domiciled digital managing general agent (MGA) that provides a fresh approach to insurance with a focus on using data, digital marketing, and technology to enhance the customer experience.

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