The Dragon's Den from BBC TV
Deborah Meaden
British multi-millionairess, Deborah Meaden launched her own glass and ceramics export company straight out of business college, before setting up one of the first Stefanel fashion franchises in the UK.
With several successful business in the leisure and retail sector under her belt, she became Managing Director of her family's holiday park business Weststar Holidays, acquired the major shareholding in a management buyout and later sold the company in a deal worth £33 million whilst retaining a 23% stake.
