Sir James Dyson is one of Britain’s most influential inventors and business leaders, celebrated for his relentless pursuit of innovation and engineering excellence. After studying design at the Royal College of Art, Dyson combined creativity with engineering insight to develop groundbreaking technologies that would transform everyday life.

His breakthrough came in the late 1970s when, frustrated by the loss of suction in traditional vacuum cleaners, he spent five years and more than 5,000 prototypes creating the world’s first bagless vacuum cleaner using cyclone technology. After facing rejection from established manufacturers, Dyson launched the product himself in 1993 — and the Dyson DC01 became a global success.

Since then, Dyson has grown into a multinational engineering powerhouse, employing thousands of people and investing heavily in R&D, robotics and sustainable technologies. The company’s innovations — from bladeless fans and air purifiers to the Supersonic hairdryer and electric motor development — reflect Dyson’s philosophy that better ideas come from frustration and persistence. Knighted in 2007, Dyson remains deeply involved in education and innovation through the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, which trains the next generation of engineers.