A Top Voice on Business, Philanthropy, AI & Regional Growth

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

STEVE RIGBY

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Steve Rigby is CEO of Rigby Group, one of the UK’s largest wholly-owned businesses and among the world’s 500 largest family-owned companies.

A respected entrepreneur and technology investor, place-based philanthropist, and advocate for private and family businesses.

He is a vocal thought leader, seeking to strengthen the UK and the West Midlands economy by advocating for business, education, social, and AI policies that will create opportunities for everyone.

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Advocacy

Steve strongly advocates for pro-business policies and social infrastructures that promote economic growth. He is also passionate about improving education and job training for young people to prepare them for tomorrow’s careers.

His Advocacy Focuses On:

BUSINESS
ADVOCACY

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

PHILANTHROPY

WEST
MIDLANDS

Media

Steve is a regular guest on television and radio and the national and regional press. He is also a noted keynote speaker at major conferences and events.

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The Thinking Perspective

Steve shares his latest insights from his newsletter and Policy Fix podcast.

  • Cover of a book titled "Why Devolution Fails Without Talent" by Steve Rigby, with a blue background and scattered chess pieces.

    Giving Regions Power Without Capability Changes Nothing

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  • Cover slide for a presentation titled 'UK AI Strategy: Plenty of Plans, Not Enough Results' by Steve Rigby. Features a logo with 'The Thinking Perspective' and a digital, abstract representation of the UK flag in pixelated style.

    The Government Must Accelerate AI Adoption, or Risk Being Left Behind

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  • A digital illustration of a glowing computer chip surrounded by interconnected circuitry on a dark background, with the title 'We Decide If AI Elevates Or Eclipses Us' and the subtitle 'The Thinking Perspective'.

    Intelligence Is Becoming An Industrial Product. This Changes Everything

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  • A man in a dark suit and tie standing in front of a building with black railings, looking at the camera. There is a logo and text overlay that reads 'The Thinking Perspective: Why 2026 Offers Reasons for Hope' by Steve Rigby.

    My Thoughts On the Year Ahead

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  • Digital graphic of three illuminated fists raised in a gesture of solidarity against a dark background, accompanying the title 'Empowering The West Midlands' and subtitle 'How We Made a Difference in 2025' by Steve Rigby.

    How We Gave Back to West Midlands This Year

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  • Slide with the title 'The US has a plan for sovereignty. Where is ours?' and the logo of the National Security Agency, featuring an eagle with outstretched wings holding a key and a sword.

    A Wake-Up Call for UK Sovereignty

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  • Cover slide for a presentation titled 'The Age of Underwhelming Ambition' with a subtitle 'This budget averted disaster, but did it sacrifice the future?' by Steve Rigby. The slide features an illustration of a man in a blue suit holding a large red downward arrow, with a briefcase on the ground next to him.

    The Budget Has Averted Disaster, But Has It Sacrificed Growth?

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  • Illustration of two hands holding a red heart with rays emanating from it, next to the quote 'Giving is what makes life meaningful' by Steve Rigby, on a dark gradient background.

    No one ever became poor from giving

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  • Digital graphic of an hourglass with glowing particles, and text that reads "The Thinking Perspective" and "The Personal Scorecard I Created to Drive Ambition In My Remaining 10,000 Days" by Steve Rigby.

    Why I Started Grading My Life After Realizing I Have Approximately 10,000 Days Left

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    Clare Barclay: The Plan to Rebuild Britain’s Economy

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  • Two men engaging in a conversation with a text overlay that reads, "Where Have the Kids Gone?"

    Andy Cook: Why Children Are Disappearing From School

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  • Business is sitting on capital that could be deployed

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Philanthropy

Steve and the Trustees of The Rigby Foundation are committed to place-based giving. This philanthropic approach focuses on helping to solve problems in a specific region or location, which in this case focuses on the West Midlands, where Rigby Group is headquartered.