ENTREPRENEUR | BUSINESS LEADER | PHILANTHROPIST

Steve Rigby, in professional attire, leaning casually yet confidently against a railing.

Steve is Co-Chief Executive of Rigby Group – one of the UK’s top ten wholly-owned private companies and a top 500 global family business. Over more than 30 years he has contributed significantly to the growth of the Group, leading and driving its strategic transition from £1.5bn revenue and 4,900 staff to £3.9bn revenue and 9,000 staff.

Today Steve is responsible for leading strategy, finance and investments for the family in both the private and public markets. He sits on the boards of SCC, Rigby Technology Investments, Regional & City Airports, Rigby Real Estate, Eden Hotel Collection, Nuvias Unified Communications, CloudClevr, Infinigate, Resonate and Rigby Group.

He is a strategic investor who has owned and built an array of successful companies. His bold decision-making and long-term vision allow him to build businesses for sustainable growth.   

Steve has 3 children and lives in London and the Cotswolds with his wife. He is a keen sportsman, enjoying sailing, polo and tennis.

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OTHER ROLES

Steve is a respected figure in the UK business sector, advocating for conditions to nurture long-term ownership and success of homegrown private companies.

He also recognises the importance of giving back through his significant philanthropic interests.


  • Board member of Family Business UK (FBUK)

  • Chair of UK’s Private Business Commission

  • Patron of The Entrepreneurs Network

  • Member of the Wall Street Journal CEO Council

  • Judge for EY Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Judge for the World Superyacht Awards

  • Chair of the Rigby Foundation

  • Long-term supporter of Place2Be, most recently as Chair of the charity’s development board

Awards and Accolades