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Julie Deane

Transform entrepreneurial vision with Julie Deane CBE, speaker, manufacturing and business growth expert. Julie works with organisations to develop British craftsmanship and sustainable business models, delivering insights from her journey building The Cambridge Satchel Company into a global brand.

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Julie Deane CBE, Speaker | Entrepreneur, Innovator

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Julie Deane's biography

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  • Founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, fashion industry
  • Advocate for British manufacturing
  • Collaborations with top designers and retailers
Julie Deane CBE graduated from Cambridge University in 1987. She joined Deloitte and qualified as a Chartered Accountant before returning to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where she became the first woman appointed as Fellow for Development and the Registrary in the college's 650-year history. In 2008, Julie founded The Cambridge Satchel Company with a modest fund of £600. The company has grown into a global brand, employing over 140 people and selling products in more than 120 countries. In January 2014, it secured $21 million in funding from Index Ventures. Julie is dedicated to supporting British manufacturing, establishing a production base in Leicester that produces 10,000 bags monthly. The operation has received several awards, including The Insider's British Manufacturer of the Year in 2014. She is an Ambassador for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), which supports British craftsmanship. In December 2014, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for Services to Entrepreneurship and is currently the Entrepreneur in Residence at The British Library. The Cambridge Satchel Company has collaborated with renowned designers and retailers such as Vivienne Westwood and Comme des Garçons. The brand's bags have appeared on catwalks from London to New York and have been carried by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Emma Stone, and Lady Gaga. The bags have also been featured in TV shows, including Girls, The Good Wife, and Gossip Girl, and were the official end-of-filming gift for the cast of Mad Men. Julie was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 for services to Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing.

Why we recommend booking Julie

Julie Deane CBE, OBE is proof you can start a successful business at your kitchen table. Book Julie to inspire your team with her remarkable journey from a £600 startup to a global brand, demonstrating the power of resilience and innovation. Her unique insights into entrepreneurship, British manufacturing, and high-profile collaborations will provide invaluable lessons for any business. Julie's prestigious accolades and real-world success make her an authoritative and motivational figure for any audience.

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What is Julie Deane's speaking style like?
Julie Deane CBE delivers inspiring talks that highlight her entrepreneurial journey, blending passion for British craftsmanship with engaging storytelling. Her insights motivate and empower audiences to embrace innovation and resilience.
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