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Keynote SpeakerBruce Dickinson

Aviation Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Lead Singer Of Iron Maiden

Alongside his larger-than-life persona as lead singer for Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson holds a myriad of experience in business, entrepreneurialism, mentoring and creative thinking. All of which make him unique in his ever-expanding professional fields, and in great demand to share the secrets of his proficiency, insight and knowledge. Chairman... Read more

Biography

Alongside his larger-than-life persona as lead singer for Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson holds a myriad of experience in business, entrepreneurialism, mentoring and creative thinking. All of which make him unique in his ever-expanding professional fields, and in great demand to share the secrets of his proficiency, insight and knowledge.

Chairman and founder of Caerdav (formerly Cardiff Aviation), Caerdav provides aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), consultancy and pilot training services to large carriers, aircraft leasing companies and private clients. He has invested in the British manufacturer of the Airlander HAV (hybrid air vehicle), an eco-friendly helium airship capable of transporting cargo or people to remote corners of the earth. Also Pouncer – an edible drone developed by Windhorse Aerospace which can carry humanitarian aid into hard to access disaster areas.

Drawing on his wealth of experience for inspiration, Bruce’s world class keynotes explain how the challenges of operating in the seemingly disparate realms of rock music and commercial aviation mirror those of everyday business worlds. Bruce shares how teamwork, communication, forward planning and inevitable setbacks are an opportunity to learn, adapt and successfully move on.

Having overcome neck and throat cancer in 2015, Bruce went on to write his memoir, “What Does This Button Do” released in 2017 and has become a hugely successful brewmaster with Trooper beer and th other premium beers under the banner of Iron Maiden and Robinsons brewery.

Bruce travels the globe, sharing his wisdom and experience to motivate audiences from multi-national corporations, local companies and start- up initiatives.

“Business is about enabling human beings, nothing more, nothing less”.

"Talking about his personal experiences as a showman and entrepreneur Bruce managed to mesmerise around 5000 customers who are used to speeches about cyber security, but instead got a memorable inspirational talk from one of the best speakers we have had. Charismatic, funny, cheerful, innovative and of course, legendary" Fortinet
"Bruce offers a compelling and exciting proposition as a Rock Star and Entrepreneur. With topics including creativity in business, innovation, technology, aviation, the music industry, and turning your customers into fans, I have found his talks offer a wealth of insights for audiences from a range of industry sectors, and having a lot of fun and engagement along the way" George P Johnson

Popular Talks by Bruce Dickinson

  • From Rock Star to Businessman
  • Turning Your Customers into Fans
  • Corporate Culture
  • Business Start-Ups
  • Business Turnaround
  • Risk Management
  • The Travel & Aviation Industry
  • The Life and Times of Bruce
  • Business Creativity