Sir Peter Rigby shares life lessons on business, resilience and giving back in new podcast

1 Jul 2026

A special episode of The Policy Fix podcast has been released, featuring Rigby Group founder, Sir Peter Rigby in conversation with his son, Steve Rigby, our Chair.

In this wide-ranging and personal discussion, Sir Peter reflects on his journey from modest beginnings to building one of Europe’s most successful privately owned technology groups. Alongside business insights, the conversation explores the values that have shaped his approach to leadership - including resilience, ambition and a strong sense of responsibility to others.

A central theme of the episode is the importance of people and the belief that success should be shared. As Sir Peter explains: “Nobody is going to succeed in business on their own… people are our biggest asset.”

The discussion also highlights the role of philanthropy in Sir Peter’s life and the founding principles behind The Rigby Foundation and the Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust - particularly the belief that success brings with it a responsibility to give back and create opportunities for others.

Key themes from the episode include:

  • The role of people, relationships and community in long-term success
  • Supporting future generations through education, opportunity and skills
  • The need for business to play an active role in contributing to society
  • Overcoming challenges and building resilience throughout life and business
  • The importance of ambition, hard work and determination

Drawing on his own experiences, Sir Peter speaks about the importance of creating opportunity for others, particularly those starting from less advantaged backgrounds, and the need to provide support and encouragement to help individuals fulfil their potential.

This episode reflects many of the core values that underpin the work of The Rigby Foundation - supporting initiatives that improve lives, strengthen communities and expand access to opportunity.

You can watch it in full on YouTube or listen on Apple and Spotify.