James Dyson

James Dyson (#194)

We are reinventing ourselves all the time. We're battling against the status quo. We still feel small, agile, pioneering.

$ 15 B
Vacuums
United Kingdom
M
79 Years

About Me

James Dyson set out to invent a better vacuum cleaner in 1978, after getting frustrated with his family's vacuum, using a cyclone to lift dirt. He's since expanded into a wide range of innovative appliances, including a popular line of intelligent air purifiers whose data Dyson claims to have used to create the most accurate picture of indoor air quality worldwide. Dyson now employs thousands of engineers around the world and said in 2020 it would invest the equivalent of $14 million a week on product development through 2025. In 2019 Dyson scrapped plans to build electric cars after telling staff they were not commercially viable. Dyson, who attended art school in London, does not have an engineering degree.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped James Dyson’s rise and global influence.

#193 Billionaires (2026)
Global Game Changers (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking James Dyson’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $15.1B (April 19, 2026)