Keynote SpeakersJames Caan CBE is an entrepreneur, former Dragons’ Den investor, and inspirational business speaker who shares insights on leadership and business success.
James, an award-winning business leader, made his fortune in the recruitment industry.
In 2004, he founded the private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw based in London’s Mayfair.
HB has become the UK’s number one choice for fastest-growing recruitment. As a result, they are one of the world’s fastest growing recruitment companies.
HB has an investment portfolio of more than 30 recruitment businesses. The recruitment portfolio spans multiple sectors and includes some of the UK’s most respected and seasoned management teams.
James and his team invest in and manage investments in property-related businesses, real estate joint ventures and property-related start-ups. They also invest in PropTech start-ups alongside Pi Labs, a platform founded in 2014, which is now Europe’s leading PropTech-focused venture capital firm. In 2011, James launched a property venture.
Media:
James Caan is best known for joining the panel of the hit TV show Dragons’ Den in 2007.
Over four series, Caan invested in 14 companies and committed over £1m.
James also joined CNBC to present ‘The Business Class‘, where he examined six unique British companies as they took the next steps toward growth and success.
With his impressive track record of building and running successful companies, he drew on his first-hand experience to discuss the challenges and offer advice alongside guest experts, each providing candid insight.
In addition, James was invited to join the panel of Sky News’ weekly discussion show ‘The Pledge‘, where he debated topics from Trump to Brexit and everything in between.
James Cann Keynote Speaker:
As a popular keynote speaker, James offers audiences valuable insight and practical advice on topics such as motivating staff, growing businesses, and surviving a harsh economic climate.
Most importantly, he can draw on his own life experiences to energise and motivate audiences.
James’ passion remains building successful businesses and investing in people, not just their ideas.
He has consistently demonstrated the ability to spot talent and subsequently takes great pleasure in seeing those he invests in grow and achieve their ambitions.
Awards:
James has received various prestigious awards, including:
- Honorary degree from Leeds Met Uni in Business Administration
- Honorary Degree from York St. John University, in Business Administration
- Chairman of the Year at the International Business Awards
- BT Enterprise of the Year
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Entrepreneur of the Year
- Asian Jewel Awards Entrepreneur of the Year
- Awarded CBE in recognition of his work in philanthropy and entrepreneurship
In May 2012, he was appointed Chairman of StartUp Loans, a government initiative that provides funding to young people to start new businesses in the UK.
James is heavily involved in charity and founded The James Caan Foundation to help underprivileged children access education.
Author:
James has written four bestselling books, including:
- The Real Deal, his autobiography
- Get the Job You Really Want – based on his 30 years of experience in the recruitment industry.
- Start Your Business in 7 Days – helping the new generation of entrepreneurs to work out if their business ideas are workable and bankable.
- Get the Life you really Want – James brings together his years of experience to inspire people to achieve their life goals.
