Stephen has a strong financial and operational background having accumulated over 30 years’ experience in senior management positions and executive Director roles. Previous roles include Group Finance Director, Executive Director, Transportation and subsequently Group CEO of Virgin Group Investments Limited – the worldwide holding Company of the Virgin Group from 2005-2011, having succeeded Sir Richard Branson. Previous executive positions include Executive Chairman of IPPowerhouse and senior management positions at Quaker Oats Limited, Burton Group plc, and Pedigree Petfoods Limited (Mars UK). Stephen currently serves on several boards including Chairman of Ovo Energy Limited, Independent Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of The Business Growth Fund and Independent Director at Get Living London Ltd.
Previously, Stephen served as Chairman of Byron Hamburgers Limited, Wyevale Garden Centres and Jumeirah LLC, the UAE based hospitality group.
Stephen is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.