Martin McCourtFormer Global CEO of Dyson and International Business Leader

Martin McCourt possesses over four decades of experience at the helm of prominent consumer brands. During his 15-year tenure as the CEO of Dyson, he worked alongside Sir James Dyson to transition the company from a domestic appliance specialist into a global technology powerhouse. By overseeing a comprehensive commercial strategy that included the relocation of manufacturing to Asia and expansion into 60 international territories, he grew annual revenues beyond £1bn. This exceptional leadership earned him the prestigious Orange UK Business Leader of the Year award. Prior to his success at Dyson, he held senior roles at global organisations including Mars, Toshiba, and Duracell. Since then, he has applied his expertise across numerous sectors, chairing several high-growth companies such as Glen Dimplex, CliniSys Group, and the Dutch ophthalmic specialist DORC. He also contributes to the wider business ecosystem through board positions at Ideas Britain and Headbox, focusing on fostering innovation and encouraging young people to enter the fields of science and commerce. Martin is an authoritative voice on international trade, manufacturing, and business scaling. He offers audiences a masterclass in how to navigate complex global markets and drive competitiveness through bold decision-making and strategic clarity. His presentations are tailored to senior leaders looking to replicate world-class growth and operational excellence. On stage, Martin McCourt is best known for talks on Emerging Markets, Manufacturing & Engineering, Business Competitiveness and Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting and Manufacturing & Engineering, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Martin McCourt is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Martin McCourt travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Martin McCourt would approach your audience.