Joe Rippington

Joe Rippington is an experienced professional in venue management and hospitality operations within the sports industry, currently serving as Venue Commercial Operations Manager and Catering Services Manager at The Football Association since January 2023. Prior experience includes a role as Venue Management Assistant/Hospitality Coordinator at UEFA, contributing to notable events such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. Additional roles include LS185 Senior Supervisor at London Stadium 185 and Hospitality Operations & Fan Experience Manager for the NFL. Joe Rippington also worked as Venue Operations Manager for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and gained valuable experience at ITV and Delaware North. Academic qualifications include a BA Hons in Stadium & Events Management from UCFB and a BTEC Level 3 in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from Solihull College.