James Dyson

Known for his relentless pursuit of innovation, James Dyson, founder and chairman of Dyson, continues to reshape how the world views household tech, including vacuum cleaners, hand dryers, and hair care. His privately held empire generated over £7.1 billion ($9.3 billion) in revenue in 2023. It hasn’t all been smooth sailing, as the company faced turbulence over the past year, from supply-chain disruptions to rising material costs. Yet James Dyson remains undeterred, doubling down on R&D—spending £2 billion ($2.6 billion) on technology development since 2021. His decision to relocate Dyson’s headquarters to Singapore in recent years, a move aimed at cementing its position in Asia’s growing markets, still garners controversy. Dyson himself, now worth over £20 billion ($26.1 billion), has also become a vocal advocate on climate change, clean energy, and even farming, pushing the boundaries of engineering to address sustainability challenges.