Our team

Operators. Advisors. Partners.

Built by people who have done it and now help others do the same.

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James Ridsdale

Partner

With over 30 years of experience in the Apple ecosystem, James combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial insight.

His background spans engineering, enterprise deployments, product strategy, and business leadership, giving him a clear view of what it takes to succeed within the Apple ecosystem.

As the founder of dataJAR, he built the business into a high-performing MSP, earning a reputation for innovation and reliability before its successful acquisition by Jamf in 2023.

Today, James works with MSPs and start-ups to navigate growth, complexity, and change, offering practical, experience-led advice that delivers results.

Strategy | Growth | Apple Ecosystem | Leadership

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Lisa Davies

Partner

Lisa brings over 20 years of experience across operational leadership, financial strategy, and client delivery, with a focus on building businesses that are structured, scalable, and resilient.

She has held senior leadership roles within the MSP sector, leading global operations, improving internal performance, and supporting businesses through complex transitions, including mergers and acquisitions.

Lisa specialises in strengthening the internal foundations of a business - from financial frameworks and systems to people and processes - ensuring organisations are set up for sustainable growth.

At Ripe Apple, Lisa leads The Peel, helping MSPs improve structure, clarity, and operational performance so they can scale with confidence.

Operations | Finance | Process | Integration

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David Blesovsky

Associate

David is an experienced founder and Managing Director, with deep expertise across mergers and acquisitions, cloud technology, and business growth.

He has successfully led multiple MSPs through private equity exits, including founding his own MSP in 2017 and exiting to the Ekco Group in 2020. Since then, he has been involved in further acquisitions and integrations, giving him hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle.

David brings a practical understanding of what it takes to launch, scale, acquire, and fund MSP businesses. His approach is grounded in real-world experience, helping cut through complexity and focus on what drives long-term value.

At Ripe Apple, David works with businesses navigating growth and transition, providing clear, commercially focused guidance shaped by the lessons he learned building and exiting his own ventures.

M&A | Strategy | Integration | Growth

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Paul Blakeborough

Associate

Paul brings extensive experience across governance, compliance, and operational performance, helping organisations build structured, scalable, and resilient systems.

He works with businesses across technology, managed services, engineering, and other complex environments, with deep expertise in ISO frameworks including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001.

Paul specialises in turning technical and operational complexity into clear, practical systems — from audit preparation and document control to quality management, risk reduction, and stronger internal processes.

At Ripe Apple, Paul supports businesses in building the controls, structure, and operational discipline needed to scale with confidence and credibility.

Compliance | ISO | Governance | Systems

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Robert Waggett

Associate

Robert is a technology specialist with a strong foundation in software engineering and a focus on building scalable, reliable systems.

He has worked across a range of technical environments, designing and developing applications spanning backend systems, modern web platforms, and user-focused solutions. His approach combines hands-on delivery with clear, commercially aware thinking.

Robert is particularly effective at simplifying complex technical challenges, shaping system architecture, improving performance, and ensuring platforms are built to scale.

At Ripe Apple, Robert supports the development of systems and solutions that underpin growth, helping businesses build technology that is robust, maintainable, and aligned with their wider goals.

Software Engineering | Systems | Architecture | Web Platforms

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