Peter Rigby Bio

Sir Peter is a serial entrepreneur who, for more than four decades, has been one of the UK’s most respected and successful business leaders. Sir Peter started the founding company for Rigby Group in 1975 and today it is one of the largest privately-owned businesses in the UK. Away from Rigby Group, Sir Peter has chaired the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP), which promotes business and industry growth within the area. He is also a trustee of several key charities, including The Rigby Foundation. In 2002, Sir Peter was knighted for his contribution to IT and business in the Midlands.