As the former CEO of global tech firms Sage, Micro Focus and Chordiant – where he took a start-up team to $100M revenues and unicorn status within four years – Stephen is unique as a CEO who has successfully scaled FTSE100, FTSE250 and NASDAQ listed companies.
Having enjoyed the remit of Business Ambassador for Technology to the UK Prime Minister, Stephen’s personal commitment to the UK tech sector now spans many roles. He is currently Chair of the Science & Technology Honours Committee, Board Member of the No.10 Innovation Fellowships Programme, senior adviser to BlackRock, and an investor in a portfolio of high-growth companies – as well as a mentor to many digital businesses and entrepreneurs who share his passion for building a diverse tech ecosystem with social purpose.
