Stephen Greenwood: Global CEO of Valloop & Leading Voice in Employee Ownership

Stephen Greenwood is the Global CEO of Valloop and a driving force behind the employee ownership movement. With over three decades of experience in SME finance, investment and business transformation, Stephen aims to position Valloop as a market leader in employee ownership transitions. His mission is to make Valloop the number one voice in employee ownership, reshaping the future of business by helping employees own the company they work for.

Championing Employee Ownership

As the co-founder of Valloop, Stephen has been instrumental in securing investment and structuring financial frameworks that make employee ownership accessible and scalable, ensuring SMEs remain resilient, profitable and driven by the people who power them.

Under Stephen’s leadership, Valloop will not just facilitating ownership transitions at scale but creating an economic shift that puts employees at the centre of wealth creation. His vision is to make employee ownership the mainstream alternative to traditional business buyouts, ensuring a fairer, more sustainable future for businesses worldwide.

Shaping the Conversation on Employee Ownership

Stephen is a leading advocate and spokesperson for employee ownership, regularly engaging with policymakers, investors, and business leaders to drive legislative and financial innovation in this space. As the face of Valloop, he is committed to making employee ownership a top priority on the global business agenda, ensuring that more SMEs recognise the value of empowering employees through ownership.

Specialisms

• Global Leadership in Employee Ownership: As Valloop’s CEO, Stephen is at the forefront of the employee ownership movement, shaping the narrative and driving its adoption on a global scale. His mission is to establish employee ownership as the leading alternative to traditional private equity buyouts.

• The Future of Employee Ownership: As one of the leading voices in employee ownership, Stephen can provide media commentary on how employee-led business models can drive long-term economic stability, innovation and wealth distribution.

• SME Finance & Sustainable Growth: With extensive experience in investment banking and SME financing, Stephen can speak on the role of financial institutions in supporting employee ownership and ensuring sustainable business transitions.

• Building the Employee Ownership Movement: Stephen is driving a global conversation on why employee ownership should become the standard for business succession and is open to speak at major conferences, industry panels and media engagements to advocate for widespread adoption.

As Global CEO and the face of Valloop, Stephen Greenwood is on a mission to make employee ownership the future of SME businesses. His leadership is transforming SMEs and setting the stage for a new era where employees are not just workers, but owners in the very company they worked hard to build.

Enquiries

For media enquiries, speaking engagements or advisory opportunities please contact Emma Williamson to discuss how Stephen can support your event or initiative.