Summary:

Join us for an exclusive evening with Martin McCourt, one of the UK's most accomplished business leaders, as we dive into leadership, innovation, and scaling global brands.

With over 40 years of experience in British-based manufacturing, design, and marketing, Martin is best known for his 15-year tenure as CEO of Dyson, where he transformed the company from a single-product, single-market business into a global powerhouse operating in over 60 markets. Under his leadership, Dyson achieved £1 billion in revenue, expanded skilled UK jobs, and solidified its reputation as a market leader worldwide.

This dinner will be an opportunity to hear firsthand insights from Martin’s journey, as well as to engage in thought-provoking discussions with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Key Topics for Discussion

Scaling a Global Business – Lessons from Dyson’s expansion into 60+ markets and how to achieve market leadership internationally.
Driving Innovation & Growth – How to stay ahead of the competition and build a culture that fosters creativity and disruptive thinking.
Leadership & Decision-Making – Navigating the challenges of leading a high-growth business, building strong teams, and making game-changing strategic decisions.

About Martin McCourt

Martin McCourt is a highly respected business leader, strategist, and former CEO of Dyson. Throughout his 40-year career, he has worked at the heart of British-based manufacturing, design, and marketing, holding key positions at Mars, Duracell, Toshiba, and Pelikan.

As CEO of Dyson for 15 years, he led the company’s expansion from a UK-based brand into a global market leader, overseeing the establishment of Dyson subsidiaries in the USA, Japan, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. Under his leadership, Dyson’s revenue soared to £1 billion, and profits grew to over £300 million.

Recognized for his outstanding contributions to business, Martin was named UK Business Leader of the Year in 2010.

Ticket price:

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Special Guest Dinner with Martin McCourt Former CEO of Dyson