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Steve Rigby is an entrepreneur and the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Rigby Group. Rigby Group is a family-owned technology and investment firm with IT services and real estate.
Rigby Group is part of the UK’s top ten private companies and in the top 500 for global family businesses. The company has prioritised philanthropy, sustainable business practices and innovative technology.
Steve Rigby’s Contribution to the Rigby Group
Steve Rigby has led the Rigby Group through its transition from £1.5 billion revenue with 4900 staff to £3.9 billion revenue with 9000 employees.
Steve Rigby’s main role is leading strategy, finance and investments for the family business in private and public markets. Rigby’s ability to make long term plans and quick decisions has aided him as a strategic investor allowing him to build a wide range of successful companies.
Steve Rigby has a seat on the SCC board, Rigby Technology Investments board, Rigby Real Estate board, Eden Hotel Collection board, Nuvias Unified Communications board, CloudClevr board, Infinigate board, Resonate board and finally the Rigby Group board.
As a philanthropist, Steve Rigby believes in giving back to society and ensures the Rigby Group supports the local midlands community and regional growth. Alongside this, Steve Rigby is continuously looking for ways to make the UK a prime location to start and grow a business.
Rigby promotes policies that will assist and support family businesses and rising entrepreneurs. This in turn generates more public revenue.
Steve Rigby’s Achievements and Rewards
Steve Rigby is a respected member of the UK business community with a selection of honours and awards. Steve Rigby was named one of the World’s Top 50 Family Enterprise Advisors. He was also awarded West Midlands Ambassador for the Business of the Year Awards.
Steve Rigby was a member of NatWest’s Mid-Market Growth Council as well as a member of the Wall Street Journal CEO council. His career as a business professional has also continued to thrive with him receiving the judge for EY Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Private Business Award.
Steve Rigby was reported as the new Chair of Family Business UK back in April 2025. Rigby replaced Sir James Wates CBE who had stepped down after four years in the role. Family Business UK is a large organisation representing family-owned firms in the UK.
Rigby had been previously working within the Family Business UK since 2023 as a director. This promotion allowed him to further fulfil his passion of building companies and helping them flourish.
Steve Rigby’s Childhood Life and Education
Steve Rigby was born on December 6, 1972, in the West Midlands. His brother, James Rigby, is currently Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Rigby Group. Their father, Sir Peter Rigby, is the founder of the Rigby Group PLC and is also one of the richest people in Britain.
Steve Rigby went to Wylde Green College for Boys and at the age of 17 he left school to join the family business.
Rigby first joined SCC which is a provider of digital solutions and services. In 1993, Steve Rigby worked to create the Byte Computer Superstore chain and was later promoted to managing director in 1996.
After that Rigby went on to work as CEO of ETC Distribution and was then promoted to SCC director. Steve Rigby then worked within the Rigby Group. Initially, he focused on the Rigby Group’s finances and in 2014, he worked to expand the Rigby Group into six main sectors.
The six divisions of the Rigby Group are Airports, Aviation, Finance, Hotels, Real Estate and Technology.
The Rigby Foundation
The Rigby Foundation was founded by Sir Peter Rigby in 1992. The foundation has offered support to numerous charities and causes.
On February 12, 2025, The Rigby Foundation announced an Inspiring Futures Programme as part of its 50th anniversary.
The Inspiring Futures Programme is a project aimed for 11 to 25 year old children from low-income backgrounds in the West Midlands. Throughout the programme, ten schools and colleges in Birmingham will be paired with ten charities that will offer support in maths and literacy, metal health, debate skills and preparation for the workforce.
This project is set to help pupils living in poverty to reach their goals and ambitions despite limited financial means. The Rigby Foundation’s Inspiring Futures Programme is also looking to target school absences and the decline of students’ engagement to their studies. Inspiring Futures looks to help pupils rediscover the importance and value of education. The programme aims to make learning more focused on real life situations with relevant and aspirational curriculums.
Steve Rigby’s Net Worth and Assets
Steve Rigby has a net worth of roughly £850 million. This wealth comes from his position in the Rigby Group which he has helped grow financially through his effective decision making.
Steve Rigby has several key sources of income such as his involvement in high-end Rigby Real Estate and Eden Hotel Collection. Rigby is able to capitalise on luxury property investments and hospitality services.
Rigby has also built his net worth through private equity and business acquisitions. Steve Rigby has invested in technology, communications and sectors of infrastructure to strategically build his finances.
Steve Rigby’s investment in Rigby Group Holdings brings him a majority stake in a £3.9 billion business. Rigby’s real estate assets, including the West Midlands Mansion and other properties, bring in multi-million-pound assets.
Rigby also builds his net worth through his aviation assets, including private jets and helicopters. These high value corporate assets alongside his luxury assets of yachts and high-end cars bring his worth to the multi million range.
Steve Rigby has built his professional business career through effective leadership and strategic decision making. Over the years, Steve Rigby has played a role in guiding family-owned businesses to success by helping them grow and cater to consumer needs. Rigby is a particularly influential member of society and has inspired others to embrace change, be more creative and look for ways to be more sustainable in the long term.
