David Ripley

David Ripley is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles within the housing and rehabilitation sectors. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Stonewater since May 2025, Ripley has previously held positions including Non Executive Board Member at Riverside and Board Trustee at Longleigh Foundation. As Executive Director of Customer Services at Thirteen Group from October 2017 to April 2025, Ripley led a large department focused on enhancing customer experience across various operations. Additional experience includes roles at Durham Tees Valley Community Rehabilitation Company, Northumbria University, Home Group, Four Housing Group, Three Rivers Housing Group, and the Department of Health. Ripley holds an MBA from Newcastle University and a BA Hons in Business Studies and Human Resource Management from Sheffield Hallam University.