MEDIA
STEVE REGULARLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE MEDIA, IN INTERVIEWS AND OPINION PIECES.
BELOW ARE SOME RECENT HIGHLIGHTS.
Requests for interviews should be directed to SR@steverigby.com.
Rigby Foundation Commissions CSJ to Host “Big Listen” Event to Understand Barriers Facing Young People in the West Midlands
April 2024: The Rigby Foundation, chaired by Steve Rigby, partners with the CSJ to identify issues affecting young people in the West Midlands.
The Times: 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.
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.
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.
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.
City A.M.: Scrapping non-dom status will make some of London a ghost town
February 2024: Steve discusses the implications for the UK’s capital city and beyond if the Government scraps tax rules for non-doms.
Video: Steve Rigby on Family and Private Businesses
Ahead of the forthcoming election Steve talks about the contribution family and private businesses make to our economy and society, and why policy makers should make their long term retention and ownership a priority.
Business Money: Private Business Commission launches to tackle urgent challenges facing British companies
March 2023: Announcing the launch of the Private Business Commission, which will address the UK’s growing inability to scale and retain private companies.
Video: What can the UK Government do to support long term ownership of businesses?
Steve talks to the Wall Street Journal about how UK policy can support a pro-business environment where every British business has a shot at growing at scale
The Sunday Times: Is the UK really 'the next Silicon Valley'?
March 2024: Steve talks to The Sunday Times about establishing the Private Business Commission to empower “Breakthrough Britain” and foster long-term growth in the private sector.
The Times: Backing Britain's family firms is key for their long-term success
Nov 2023: Steve’s opinion piece in the Times argues for UK policymakers to do more to ensure our country nurtures and grows family firms.
Forbes: Steve Rigby On Leadership, Legacy And Long-Term Thinking
December 2023: Steve speaks to Philip Salter, Founder of The Entrepreneurs Network, about leadership, legacy and long-term thinking.
CapX: Devolution is the key to making Britain ‘one nation’ again
February 2024: Steve’s opinion piece discussing how the UK can unlock regional growth.
CRN UK: 4 things we learnt from Rigby Group's first ever group-wide sustainability report
February 2024: Article discussing Rigby Group’s sustainability report and the Group’s aim to be net-zero a decade earlier than its original goal.
Computer weekly: Rigby Group moving towards ambitious zero emissions target
February 2024: Rigby Group’s sustainability report 2024 reveals the Group is aiming to reduce emissions to zero by 2040.
The Business Magazine: Senior Midlands business leaders back Family Business UK Manifesto
November 2023: Steve Rigby supports the launch of the first-ever Manifesto by Family Business UK.
Insider Media: Family-owned giant reports “best ever” results
October 2023: Reporting of Rigby Group’s “best-ever” financial results.
Video: Advice for CEOs undertaking IT or business transformation
In conversation with the Wall Street Journal, Steve urges business leaders to recognise that digital transformation is not an IT function but a core line of business that runs through every department.
Video: How important is culture when acquiring a business?
Steve discusses how culture is a critical consideration when acquiring a business. In some cases, it is the deciding factor as to whether to pursue a deal.
Video: How can CEOs leverage M&As to fuel further innovation?
Steve talks to the Wall Street Journal, advising that strategy should always take the lead over opportunism when it comes to acquiring a business.