Stephen is the founder CEO of the Business Growth Fund (BGF). In 2013, Stephen was appointed an advisor to the UK Government regarding the establishment of the British Business Bank and in 2017, served as a member of the Industry Panel advising HM Treasury on the Patient Capital Review. In 2018, Stephen was appointed a member of the first Council of Innovate UK. Stephen has served as an independent director on a broad range of companies, both in the UK and internationally.