Richard Harpin is the CEO of Homeserve. Harpin is based in the United Kingdom. Harpin was born in 1964 in Huddersfield and educated at University of York.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Richard Harpin's exit from HomeServe and his subsequent investment activities through his family office. Headlines document Harpin's sale of a significant stake in the company he founded, reflections on that decision, and his family office's expansion into private equity exits and broader UK investment opportunities. Harpin was also recognized with a knighthood in the 2025 new year's honours.
Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.
Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1964 · Huddersfield
- Education
- University of York
- Awards
- Knight Bachelor
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In the News
12 stories- City AM·
Why Richard Harpin sold half of homeServe for half a million pounds — and what he'd do differently
- Bloomberg.com·
UK Billionaire’s Family Office Targets More Private Equity Exits
- Crain Currency·
UK billionaire’s family office targets more private equity exits
- Printweek·
HomeServe CEO hails power of print
- The Times·
Knighthood for HomeServe founder Richard Harpin in new year’s honours
- Bloomberg.com·
Billionaire Expands Family Office in Bold Bet on UK’s Future
- Deutsche Bank Wealth Management·
Turning Points: Richard Harpin
- The Times·
How HomeServe founder Richard Harpin built – and exited – a £4.1bn business
- Crain Currency·
Brookfield buyout fuels $920 million bet by founder’s family office
- BBC·
Homeserve founder: 'This earring helped me build my £4bn business'
- glassonweb.com·
Homeserve CEO and successful entrepreneur Richard Harpin to close Glazing Summit
- The Guardian·
Homeserve founder, Richard Harpin, sells a third stake of his stake for £66m
Richard Harpin: FAQ
- What company does Richard Harpin lead?
- Richard Harpin is CEO of Homeserve.
- Where was Richard Harpin educated?
- Richard Harpin studied at University of York.