Professional Darts Player, Former World Number One & Three-Time Winner of the World Championships

Jamie Caven is a former professional darts player and respected after dinner speaker, best known for his consistency on the Professional Darts Corporation circuit and his success across both the BDO and PDC. Nicknamed “Jabba”, Jamie established himself as one of England’s leading players, winning seven PDC Pro Tour titles and reaching the latter stages of many of the sport’s biggest tournaments. Recognised for his determination, resilience and longevity, Jamie is now a highly sought after keynote and after dinner speaker, using his experiences from elite competition to inspire audiences on topics including achieving peak performance, handling pressure and maintaining success.

Jamie first made his mark in darts by winning the World Masters title before progressing through the professional ranks to compete on the PDC circuit. He qualified for the 2008 PDC World Darts Championship, defeating Wes Newton on his debut before pushing Wayne Mardle in the second round. His breakthrough PDC title arrived in 2009 when he won the UK Open Welsh Regional in Newport after defeating Alan Tabern in a dramatic final leg decider. Jamie continued to establish himself among the sport’s elite by reaching the quarter finals of the UK Open and regularly qualifying for the PDC World Championship. His finest period came during 2012 and 2013, when he secured multiple Pro Tour victories, including two tournament wins during the same weekend in May 2013. Across his career, Jamie became a consistent fixture among the world’s leading players, regularly qualifying for major televised tournaments and the Players Championship Finals.

Throughout his professional career, Jamie earned widespread respect for his consistency and professionalism. His seven PDC Pro Tour titles demonstrated his ability to compete against the very best players in the world, while memorable victories over leading professionals established him as one of the most dangerous competitors on the circuit. Known for his composure under pressure and clinical finishing, Jamie built a reputation as one of the PDC’s most dependable performers. His longevity within professional darts and success across different eras of the sport have made him a respected ambassador and popular personality among fans.

Today, Jamie is an engaging keynote speaker whose experiences competing at the highest level of professional darts provide valuable lessons for audiences from every industry. His presentations focus on resilience, preparation, confidence and sustaining performance in highly competitive environments. Combining entertaining stories from the PDC circuit with practical advice on achieving long term success, Jamie delivers informative and motivational presentations that resonate with corporate, sporting and educational audiences. His approachable personality and wealth of experience make him an outstanding choice for conferences, after dinner events and question and answer sessions.

Why Hire Jamie Caven?

Jamie Caven is hired for his wealth of experience competing among the world’s best darts players and his engaging, down to earth speaking style. His keynote presentations combine entertaining stories from professional darts with practical lessons on resilience, preparation, maintaining confidence and performing under pressure. Drawing on years of success at the highest level of the sport, Jamie inspires audiences to embrace challenges, remain focused on their goals and consistently deliver their best performance. His humour and authenticity make him an excellent keynote and after dinner speaker.