After qualifying as an accountant, Steve spent 8 years in publishing (The Independent & The Economist) and then 30 years in venture capital and private equity, operating as a portfolio company CEO & CFO in the USA followed by 23 years as a partner, CFO and CRO at Phoenix Equity Partners, a UK mid-market general partner. Having retired in 2024, Steve has returned to Chair the Mactavish Private Equity Advisory Board to support the company as it develops its private equity offering as a leader in risk and insurance buying advisory services.