Entrepreneur Hilary Devey is best known for making her fortune as the founder of Pall-Ex of which she is now CEO and chair. Hilary has featured in numerous television shows, best known for the time that she spent as an investor 'Dragon' on Dragons' Den. Her other television appearances include Secret Millionaire, as the host of The Intern, Running the Shop and as the presenter of The Business Inspector. Hilary has also made appearances on Loose Women, a programme on which she has become a regular panellist.
Hilary, an ambassador of the British Citizen Awards, has also won numerous awards in recognition for her contribution to transport and charity. She was awarded the Vitalise Woman of the Year Award 2008 and a year later she received the Sir Robert Lawrence Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. She was appointed CBE in the 2013 Birthday Honours and has received an honorary Doctorate from the University of Leicester, the University of Bolton and the University of Wolverhampton.
Outside of her business ventures, Hilary has overcome great struggle, having suffered a stroke in 2009 after having an abdominoplasty operation. She has also helped her son overcome seven-years of drug addiction, and endured the trauma of finding out that both her father and her ex-partner were both married to other women with children. Such adversity has motivated Hilary to succeed against the odds, and she is now dedicating her time to being a Vice President for the Carers Trust and a Patron of The Stroke Association.
Today, Hilary is frequently booked as a speaker for corporate events. Having founded a highly successful business, Hilary is an inspirational figure for other businessmen and women. As a speaker, Hilary is sought to discuss topics such as women in business, climbing the corporate ladder, management, investing in start-ups and life lessons in business. Her previous clients include the likes of The Business Show and The Nationwide Alliance of Business Owners, with all clients commending her speeches for their excellence. A versatile speaker, Hilary Devey is the perfect choice for a range of corporate events.
