Martin McCourt

Martin McCourt is a transformational leader, recognised for his proven record of turning companies into international brands. Experienced in all aspects of business, from marketing to manufacturing, leadership to technology, Martin is best known for his 15 years spent as the CEO of Dyson. Utilising innovation in every decision, he took Dyson in a new direction, and is now operating in a number of non-executive roles for businesses wanting to repeat his success. Learn first-hand from one of the biggest names in business, with a keynote talk from Martin, as he uses anecdotes from his impressive career, to guide your audience to future success.

Taking to the position of CEO for Dyson in 1996, James Dyson knew Martin would thrive in the role, and redefine the direction of his company. Fast forward 15 years, and Martin achieved success with aplomb. Making bold decisions, such as moving manufacturing to Asia and focusing marketing efforts on globally, led Martin to create a market dominating brand by the end of his leadership. Named Orange UK’s Business Leader of the Year, Martin deservedly gained the accolade for his unprecedented achievements as the spearhead of Dyson. At events, Martin not only engages audiences with his impressive career story, but offers insightful advice on achieving business success, no matter the industry, based on his experiences.

Embarking on his early career, Martin entered the industry as in the Business Development sector of Mars. From the outset, his ability to capitalise on opportunities saw him reap the rewards for the companies he has worked for. Gaining extensive experience in technology, at a time when there was rapid growth in the field, Martin’s career has been spent at the likes of Toshiba and Duracell, and has allowed him to become an authority on the entire corporate process, from sales through to management.

A respected figure in international business, Martin is now sought after to impart his prowess on other companies. As the current Non-Executive Director of Weber-Stephen, HeadBox and the Chairman of Lightfoot and Freeflow Technology, Martin evidences the influence his contribution ca have across sectors. As a speaker, audiences benefit from the same depth of insight, learning on an individual and corporate wide scale the tools required for success such as Martin achieved. For a world renowned business speaker, who remains a dominant name in the industry, look no further than Martin McCourt for you event.