Hilary Devey Biography

Full Name : Hilary Lorraine Devey
Popular Name : Hilary Devey
Date of birth : 10 March 1957
Place of Birth : Bolton, Lancashire, England
Nationality : British

Hilary Lorraine Devey is a British businesswoman, television personality, entrepreneur and commentator. A Channel 4 Secret Millionaire, Hilary Devey is Chief Executive of Pall-Ex, the UK's number one palletised freight distribution network. Having started from nothing, she now leads a group of companies which boasts a combined turnover approaching £100million and serves numerous blue chip customers.

During the set up of her business, Hilary had to tackle incredible odds and face untold hardships in order to succeed. Her concept was completely new - untried and untested. Bankers refused to back her proposed venture and she was forced to sell her house to fund its start up.

In 2011 Hilary Devey became one of the 'dragons' on BBC Two's Dragons' Den. The Sunday Times Rich List of 2011 estimated her wealth at £50 million. Wow..amazing.