steve rigby

A leading voice in the world of private and family business, entrepreneurship, and taxation.

"Leadership is about bold decisions, carving new snow and setting a clear course."

Steve rigby

ENTREPRENEUR | BUSINESS LEADER | PHILANTHROPIST

Steve Rigby is Co-CEO of Rigby Group, one of the UK’s largest family businesses and in the top 500 largest family companies in the world.

A respected business leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Steve is a passionate advocate for the private and family businesses with a long-term vision to ensure their success.

Entrepreneur & Business Leader Steve Rigby thoughtfully engaged at his work desk

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Britain could learn a thing or two from Germany’s private companies
Britain could learn a thing or two from Germany’s private companies

April 2024: Steve’s opinion piece in The Times explores what lessons can be learned from other countries to create an environment that nurtures private companies.

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The Private Business Commission, chaired by Steve Rigby, issues Call for Evidence
The Private Business Commission, chaired by Steve Rigby, issues Call for Evidence

The Commission has issued a Call for Evidence, inviting UK businesses to share insights on key issues affecting growth. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 23rd April 2024.

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Financial Times: How succession can make or break a family business
Financial Times: How succession can make or break a family business

April 2024: Steve talks to the FT about how family businesses can ensure the smooth transition from one generation to another.

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The Times: Why we should be taking bets on thoroughbreds instead of dreaming on unicorns
The Times: Why we should be taking bets on thoroughbreds instead of dreaming on unicorns

March 2024: Steve’s opinion piece in The Times argues that UK policy needs to do more to support long-term ownership of UK private companies, rather than simply focusing on start-ups and scale-ups.

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COMMENT & POLICY

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PRIVATE AND FAMILY BUSINESS

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taxation for long-term growth

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Unlocking regional growth

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capital market and INVESTMENTS

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PRIVATE BUSINESS COMMISSION

Steve chairs the UK’s Private Business Commission. Launched in Spring 2024, the Commission aims to identify and recommend reforms to significantly improve the business environment in the UK so that businesses can thrive and scale up domestically.