Dinesh Dhamija
(Founder of Ebookers)
Keynote Speaker at Nachural Summer Business Ball & Awards 2021
Dinesh is a first-generation immigrant from India and has lived and worked in 12 European countries. A lateral thinking pioneer, he is widely recognised in Europe and the United States for his innovation and leadership skills. He is much sought after for his views on business as he is able to contribute strategic insight and practical action to key contemporary issues, ranging from British entrepreneurship, the online economy and sustainability.
His widely known as the founder of ebookers.com, the first internet travel company in the UK and Europe. It achieved FTSE 250 status in the London Stock Exchange and was also floated on the NASDAQ. It created 2,000 jobs and was based in 11 European countries. In 2005, it achieved annual sales of 1 billion dollars. Now, the company achieves 2.5 billion dollars in sales.
His inspirational journey is full of twists and turns including dealing with 9/11, growing in a world dominated by the internet and on line advertising. He speaks about networking and leading a company through rapid growth and how to build resilience both individually and as a team. He is known for his work in charity where he has raised £3.7 million since 2005 and his commitment to changing the world through his work in politics. A truly inspirational entrepreneur.