Steve Ridgway — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as Chief Executive of Virgin Atlantic from October 2001 to February 2013.
Became a board director for Virgin Atlantic in 1994.
Awarded a CBE in the 2006 New Year Honours.
Gained an Economics BSc degree from Oxford Polytechnic (University of London).
Co-built the St Moritz Hotel in Trebetherick, Cornwall, with his brother.
Worked for the Toleman Group and Cougar Marine early in his career.

Biography

Stephen Ridgway, CBE, is a British business executive recognized for his leadership in the aviation industry. He served as the Chief Executive of Virgin Atlantic from October 2001 until his retirement on February 1, 2013. Born in Tavistock, Devon, Ridgway grew up on a farm and attended school in Kingsbridge. He earned an Economics BSc degree from Oxford Polytechnic, awarded by the University of London, and later a PGCE in 1976.