James Caan
James is CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw, based in Mayfair, London. The company was founded in 2004 and specialises in buyouts, venture capital, turnarounds and real estate investments in the UK.
In 2007 James was invited to join the panel of the highly popular BBC TV show Dragons’ Den. This saw him become more exposed to the media industry and interested in more and more projects that were brought to him.
In 2007 James was invited to join the panel of the highly popular BBC TV show Dragons’ Den. This saw him become more exposed to the media industry and interested in more and more projects that were brought to him.
CEO & Former
Dragon
James feels that, in all cases, Dragons’ Den has been a great catalyst for business prosperity. “It helps to stimulate those who may have a great idea” he said. “It also highlights that, with the right passion and a clear execution strategy, you can be successful… regardless of age, colour or creed.”
James has been involved with a number of projects for UK PLC one of which was the government backed
i-awards in November 2009 that celebrated the best of British science, technology and innovation in the UK.
He was also appointed the new co-chair on the Ethnic Minority Business Taskforce, which supports over 280,000 businesses, contributing in excess of £20 billion a year to the UK economy. Leading on from this, Caan advised on the Rowland’s growth capital report suggesting recommendations to the panel.
In 2010 he was asked to advise Lord Davies on the UK Trade and Investment panel.
James has been a keen supporter of many charities and set up the James Caan Foundation in 2006 to fundamentally assist with educating children in Pakistan. Furthermore, the JCF continues to support charities in the UK working towards a number of different initiatives ranging from cancer care to providing equal opportunities for youth, but it also seeks to promote greater awareness for the developing world.
James was appointed chairman of The Big Issue in December 2009
James is an exceptional and charismatic speaker – he is in regular demand to speak for blue chip clients providing speeches that are inspiring and stimulating to business people at all levels. Audiences can benefit from his valuable insight and practical advice on issues such as building a successful business, attracting customers, people management, seeking investment and surviving the recession. And most importantly, he is able to draw on his own life experiences to leave audiences completely energised and motivated.
James is a widely respected figure in the business world because he understands the challenges businesses and entrepreneurs in the UK face today, and his presence would add kudos to any business event.
James has been involved with a number of projects for UK PLC one of which was the government backed
i-awards in November 2009 that celebrated the best of British science, technology and innovation in the UK.
He was also appointed the new co-chair on the Ethnic Minority Business Taskforce, which supports over 280,000 businesses, contributing in excess of £20 billion a year to the UK economy. Leading on from this, Caan advised on the Rowland’s growth capital report suggesting recommendations to the panel.
In 2010 he was asked to advise Lord Davies on the UK Trade and Investment panel.
James has been a keen supporter of many charities and set up the James Caan Foundation in 2006 to fundamentally assist with educating children in Pakistan. Furthermore, the JCF continues to support charities in the UK working towards a number of different initiatives ranging from cancer care to providing equal opportunities for youth, but it also seeks to promote greater awareness for the developing world.
James was appointed chairman of The Big Issue in December 2009
James is an exceptional and charismatic speaker – he is in regular demand to speak for blue chip clients providing speeches that are inspiring and stimulating to business people at all levels. Audiences can benefit from his valuable insight and practical advice on issues such as building a successful business, attracting customers, people management, seeking investment and surviving the recession. And most importantly, he is able to draw on his own life experiences to leave audiences completely energised and motivated.
James is a widely respected figure in the business world because he understands the challenges businesses and entrepreneurs in the UK face today, and his presence would add kudos to any business event.
