Joe Blackman MBE is a serial entrepreneur and investor who spends his time between the US and UK working on several startup ventures and investments. His specific interests are in the events, hospitality, creative and technology sectors.
Joe also runs a consultancy business, providing executive mentoring and growth advisory services to entrepreneurs. He has specific interests in international trade and leveraging UK/US/Middle East relations.
He relocated to Texas in 2020 to maximize the huge opportunities for business within the state. He previously was based in Dallas and now lives in Austin.
In 2022 he was awarded one of the UK’s highest national honors on advice of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and was made an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the Economy and Charity.
Medal Investiture at Windsor Castle by King Charles II
In recognition of Joe’s business successes in the United States, he was given Texas’ highest state honor of being made an Honorary Texan by Governor Abbott and made an Colonel and Aide de Camp to Governor Beshear in Kentucky.
UK Director of the Year
Blackman was made Institute of Directors, Young Director of the Year.
Joe was the only individual in the events, entertainment and creative industries sector that was recognised.
“One of the top rising star entrepreneurs of the 21st Century”