Jason Ridley

Jason Ridley is an experienced finance and governance professional currently serving as a Board Member and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at Salix Homes, and as a Board Member, coach, and mentor at Housing Diversity Network. With a strong background in housing associations, Jason occupies the role of Director of Finance and IT at Leeds Federated Housing Association Limited and is also a Board Member and Chair of the Risk & Audit Committee at North Star Housing Group. Additional roles include an Associate position at Talegar Ltd, focusing on strategic advisory services, and past trustee experience with Coaching Inside and Out. Jason's career also includes significant leadership roles such as Chief Financial Officer at Gentoo Group Limited and Deputy Group Chief Executive at First Ark, demonstrating an extensive record in financial management and organizational governance. Jason holds degrees in accounting, economics, and finance from the University of Sydney and Macquarie University, and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators as well as the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.