James Dyson is an esteemed inventor, who stormed to the heights of success with his business of vacuum cleaners. Having revolutionised the future of cleaning your home, James has received numerous awards and titles for his contributions to engineering and technology. Outside of designing and funding some of the greatest pieces of technology, James is regularly booked as a speaker for corporate events, sharing his tale of becoming an industry leader in technology, product design and entrepreneurialism.
The name behind the iconic brand Dyson, James is the founder and CEO of Dyson and the inventor of the revolutionary Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner. Designing and inventing from a young age, James’ company is now known for creating things such as the Corrale hair straightener, Dyson Airwrap and Dyson Airblade. James is also widely known for being the founder of the James Dyson Foundation and a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society.
James has possessed a passion for innovation, engineering and design from a young age. He studied at the Royal College of Art, initially in the craft of furniture and interior design before progressing onto engineering. Some of James’ earliest designs include helping to design the Sea Truck, the Ballbarrow, the Trolleyball and the Wheelboat. James then went on to spend 15 years pioneering the first bagless vacuum cleaner, the Dual Cyclone cleaner that had to be initially launched in Japan as no British supplier would support James’ invention.
Since the launch of the Dyson vacuum cleaner in the UK, James has revolutionised the tech market. He has introduced his own range of heaters, fans, hair straighteners, hairdryers, lights and hand dryers, now a Royal Designer for Industry and appointed Knight Bachelor for services to business. James is also a Provost of the Royal College of Art, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Design Museum and was awarded an Honorary Membership of IEEE. In the past, James has claimed the 1997 Prince Phillip Designers Prize and the 2000 Lord Lloyds Kilgerran Award.
An inspirational figure of technology, innovation and design, James is a popular choice as a speaker for corporate and public events. Not only a successful investor but a highly successful entrepreneur too, James speaks on topics such as entrepreneurialism, product design, manufacturing, technology and innovation in his speeches. A talented man who was determined to succeed, James Dyson is a great addition to a range of events.
