Bio

Steven’s private equity career has spanned 20 years, of which the last 7 years were as a Partner in Actis, a leading emerging markets private equity player. He has significant experience across all deal types including expansions, MBOs, MBIs, start-ups, and led the development of buy-out markets in both India and Sri Lanka. Steven has participated in multiple private equity funds raises over a 15-year period, raising $4.5 Billion. His detailed track record includes $320 Million invested in 40 businesses over a 20-year period. His Sri Lankan track record includes building and developing a high-quality General Partner team and investing more than $39 Million across a range of businesses. Today, Steven is CEO of Hemas Holdings PLC and a Non-Executive Director at CIC Holdings. He has a BSc in Economics from Queens University Belfast is a qualified Accountant and has a Master’s in Development Studies from the University of Melbourne.