Mark Rigby (born 1960) is the current president of Wasps RFC[1] and chief executive of business rent & rates firm CVS Business Rates.[2]
Biography edit
Rigby was born in 1960 and educated at Felsted School between 1974 and 1979. He graduated from Southampton University in 1983[3] with a B.A.(Hons) in Modern History & Politics.
Rugby career edit
In 1980 Rigby joined Wasps RFC as a back row forward.[4] He made more than 150 appearances during an 11-year period in the first XV and was captain from 1991 to 1992.[5] He was a member of Wasps' first Premiership title win in 1991. Rigby also played for Middlesex, London, England Classicals and British Lions Classicals.[6]
Rigby became Executive Chairman of Wasps RFC in 2009[7] before becoming Chairman a year later.[8] In 2015, he was named President.[9]
After rugby edit
Rigby, a Chartered Surveyor, joined Lambert Smith Hampton in 1989, and was Chief Executive from 2003 to 2008.[10] Rigby was made Chief Executive of CVS in 2010.[11]
Rigby is a Chartered Director and Fellow of the Institute of Directors.[12] He is a member of Speakers for Schools, a charity established by Robert Peston to deliver motivational talks to schools. [13]
References edit
- ^ Gilbert, Simon (1 May 2015). "Wasps RFC management reshuffle sees man at centre of Ricoh Arena deal become chief executive". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ Burn-Callander, Rebecca (13 March 2015). "This secret and scandalous business rates shake up will cost small firms millions". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Mark Rigby". cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Mark Rigby". Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2015.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ Hewitt, Chris (2 September 2013). "Mark Rigby sees Wasps on the move within five years". The Independent. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Mark Rigby - London Wasps". runningrugby.com. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "London Wasps appoint Mark Rigby as Executive Chairman". premiershiprugby.com. 15 January 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ Ellison, Andrew (16 September 2012). "Mark Rigby pledges to stay at Adams Park after watching his side thrash London". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Wasps announce new senior management structure". wasps.co.uk (Press release). Retrieved 6 November 2015.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ Hipwell, Deidre (18 December 2008). "Mark Rigby to leave Lambert Smith Hampton". Property Week. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Mark Rigby". Property Week. Retrieved 6 November 2015.[failed verification]
- ^ "Judge Mark Rigby". Mipimuk Awards. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Mark Rigby". Speakers4schools.[non-primary source needed]