Steven is a creative and gifted entrepreneur with a natural ability for detecting potential investment opportunities. His formal working career began in 1984 with a manufacturing apprenticeship within the UK’s premier motor manufacturer, Parvalux.

In tandem to developing a life-long interest in engineering, Steven explored his entrepreneurial interests initially within the property market.  Investing in private and commercial real estate, he quickly marked up a number of significant wins.  A long-term investment in Links of London created the third area of interest, retail. Thus was borne the business foundations for the Clark Group; engineering, property and retail. After taking the helm of Parvalux as CEO in 2004, Steven brought the three areas of interest together within the Clark Group, thus cementing over twenty-five years business interests.

With investments in a number of significant UK enterprises, Steven’s contribution has been to facilitate and guide the overall strategic direction of each entity, as well as providing financial backing. Steven brings a considerable enthusiasm and natural insight into the three business domains.  His primary goal is to develop outstanding brands through businesses driven by gifted leaders.  Aligning with talented and self-motivated people with congruent values, professional business practices and in-depth business understanding, Steven is committed to long-term investment that creates real value for both stakeholders and shareholders of each respective business.  Thus his contribution will stand as a positive legacy for generations to come.

Stephen gained his foundation experience whilst completing his articles with a local Chartered Accountants in general practice. He has subsequently sought out dynamic environments where he has been able to make a positive impact working in engineering, distribution, aerospace design and latterly specialising in retail leisure and property. As Financial Accountant at B&Q PLC, Stephen was responsible treasury operations and supplier accounting during a period of rapid growth in the business and the industry.

He followed this with three years as Financial Controller at Allied Leisure PLC during a period of rapid expansion by acquisition in which the company became the UK leader in ten pin bowling and a significant franchisee of fast food outlets. Stephen was subsequently Head of Finance for a prominent timeshare operator with resorts in the UK, Tenerife and Cyprus, dealing with the complexities of resort acquisition and development, resort management and resort trading opportunities, within different economic, fiscal and legal environments.

His wide experience includes consulting for organisations requiring broad strategic review, due diligence, investment appraisal and system review both in UK and Europe. Stephen joined the Clark Group in September 2007 and brings with him a robust financial approach coupled with relevant industry experience.