James Jannard

Date of Birth: June 8, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: (Alive)

Biography

James Jannard, an American businessman and entrepreneur, is the founder of Oakley Inc. and Red Digital Cinema Camera Company. Born in Los Angeles, California, Jannard began his entrepreneurial journey in the 1970s with a modest investment of $300. He started by selling motorcycle grips out of the back of his car at motocross events. Jannard’s innovative designs and marketing strategies quickly made Oakley a household name in the world of sports and fashion eyewear. Oakley’s success with high-performance sunglasses, goggles, and other sports gear led to its acquisition by Luxottica in 2007 for $2.1 billion. In 2005, Jannard ventured into the digital cinematography industry by founding Red Digital Cinema, which revolutionized the filmmaking industry with its high-resolution digital cameras. Red cameras have been used in the production of major Hollywood films, pushing the boundaries of digital filmmaking technology.

5 Interesting Facts about James Jannard

1. James Jannard founded Oakley Inc. with an initial investment of $300.

2. Oakley’s first product was a motorcycle grip called “The Oakley Grip.”

3. Jannard’s Red Digital Cinema cameras have been used in major films, including “The Hobbit” trilogy and “Guardians of the Galaxy.”

4. He sold Oakley to Luxottica in 2007 for $2.1 billion.

5. Jannard is known for his secrecy and rarely gives interviews, maintaining a low public profile.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from James Jannard

1. “Everything I’ve ever done was to try to make something better.”

2. “The minute you think you’ve got it made, disaster is just around the corner.”

3. “Innovation is everything. When you’re on the forefront, you can see what’s coming.”

4. “I’m more interested in creating things that people use rather than just making money.”

5. “The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

James Jannard’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2.7 billion.

Children

James Jannard has kept much of his personal life private, including information about his children. Public records and interviews do not provide detailed information about his family.