Stephen Welton

Strategic Adviser

About

Stephen was appointed Strategic Adviser to the Company in January 2024. He works alongside the Board and Management advising the business on a number of key growth areas and providing guidance on the firm’s medium and long-term strategy.

Stephen is a passionate supporter of entrepreneurs and helping to drive growth, both as a successful Founder and investor. Founder, CEO, Chair of the Business Growth Fund (BGF), from 2011-2023. BGF is the UK & Irelands largest growth capital investor, having invested over £5bn in more than 600 companies.

Stephen is a keen racquets player, enjoys the arts and travelling, and is a member of the Magic Circle. When not in Sussex, he loves being in Cornwall with his wife Lisa, their three children, and spaniels Isla and Rosie.

Key Highlights

Chair of the British Business Bank

The UK’s economic development bank with over £25bn of financial capacity

Chair of the Towner

A leading museum and gallery and former Museum of the Year and host of the Turner Prize in 2023

Chair of Investment Committee and a Founding Director

of the Emirates Growth Fund, a major new investment vehicle for growth companies in the UAE

Awarded a CBE in 2023

for services to Entrepreneurship and Small Business