Steve Gardner

Steve joined Signature in 2021 and serves as Chief Financial Officer, with responsibility for all aspects of finance, procurement and IT.

Prior to joining Signature, Steve held senior finance leadership roles across the retail and hospitality sectors, giving him deep commercial insight and extensive experience supporting growth in fast moving, customer focused businesses. His background includes significant experience in M&A, debt and capital raising, as well as working closely with boards, investors and lenders through periods of transformation and expansion.

Steve qualified as a chartered accountant at PwC and combines rigorous financial discipline with a pragmatic, operational approach. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, embedding robust systems and processes, and ensuring the finance function enables the wider business to deliver consistently high standards for residents and stakeholders alike.