Barowboy to multi-millionaire entrepreneur

Barrowboy to Playboy. Eccentric multimillionaire Dave West is equally well known for wearing pink suits and being surrounded by beautiful young ladies wherever he goes as he is for developing the duty-free freedom that the residents of the United Kingdom enjoy today. Dave now shares his experiences (both business and personal) as an after dinner speaker.

Dave worked as a market trader "barrowboy" in London's East End and subsequently built up a family tobacco business in Belgium with his wife and children. In the 1980's Dave founded a wholesale business on a double decker bus in Calais selling cheap alcohol and cigarettes.   His business moved to permanent premises and was named "EastEnders" which is now a part of the largest British owned cash and carry group in Europe. Dave West is now one Europe's richest men.

Dave West was responsible for the UK duty-free freedom the country enjoys today as he fought a vigorous public campaign against the British Government so people from England could legally take home tax free booze and cigarettes. Dave reckons he has saved the British Taxpayer over £10 billion since his business started.

Dave now has his own colourful mini universe in Jermyn Street, Mayfair which he developed by building his luxurious private members club, 'Hey Jo', and flamboyant restaurant,   'Abracadabra'. He spent £5 million on his party palace which plays host to royalty, celebrities and wealthy people from around the world.  

Dave West enjoys mixing with London's high society where he is a much-loved character and is a popular invite.

Television appearances include BBC 2's Trouble at the Top and Europe's Richest People for the Discovery Channel.  

Recently Dave was propelled into the limelight following purchasing two tickets to David and Victoria Beckham's world cup party for £120,000.  

Dave has created an amazing life path for himself and now he wants to continue opening up this life for the rest of the world to see.

Dave is a fascinating, genuine character and very entertaining public and keynote speaker highly competent to recount and illuminate his business life from "Barrowboy" start to self-made multi-millionaire. The epitome of the 'rags to riches' story.