In 2009, Hilary made history as the first ever woman to be presented with the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport’s most prestigious accolade, the ‘Sir Robert Lawrence Award’. Today, as CEO and Chairman of Pall-Ex, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network, Hilary is an inspirational role model for entrepreneurs. The Business Inspector is an observational documentary television series which aired on British terrestrial television station, Channel 5 in 2010. She left school at the age of sixteen, served for a short while in the Women's Royal Air Force, in air traffic control and the supply accounts department, stationed at RAF Brize Norton. Hilary heads to Milton Keynes, where cousins Donna and Ann run an ailing floristry business. Hilary has been the recipient of a number of leading industry awards, including the 2007 Ernst & Young UK Entrepreneur Award and the NatWest Everywoman Award in 2008, as well as being voted the ‘Vitalise Businesswoman of the Year’ on two occasions (in 2004 and 2008). Tired and rundown, it's literally months away from going bust; it needs help and fast. Hilary grew up in a pub, so she knows all about to make it work. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Business_Inspector&oldid=974517273, Channel 5 (British TV channel) original programming, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Hilary campaigns tirelessly for various charities including The Carers Trust for whom she became Vice President in 2012. Behind the glossy exterior, all is far from well, and Mokoko is struggling to make any real profits. Powered by Hilary Devey’s award-winning Pall-Ex Group, PRONTO Sameday Couriers has driven the highest standards of service excellence throughout the UK since 2011. [4][5], Devey made her fortune launching Pall-Ex, a palletised freight network. Hilary first came to our screens in Channel 4’s Secret Millionaire in 2008. © 2019 Hilary Devey. [22] She also supports the Stroke Association, for which she became a patron in 2010. He has lost money hand over fist, and is now down to financing the business with his life savings – even his home is on the line. Launched in 1996, Pall-Ex was the third palletised goods distribution network to be launched in the UK.

"Hilary Devey CBE on Twitter: "Incredibly excited about my new TV series. Meanwhile, thanks to her television career, Hilary has partnered with a diverse range of thriving businesses, all of which have rapidly expanded, gaining international recognition as a result of her investment and expertise. The deal proved fruitful, with Devey designing and launching her own collection of luxury bedding in collaboration with the company in 2015. Pall-Ex handles around 8,000 palletised consignments through its Leicestershire hub each day, has over 90 network members and has annual revenues of £59.947 million. Four years on and the cousins are still working at an out-of-town enterprise park and are yet to make enough money to take a wage. When Hilary meets Derek she's shocked to discover he has sat back and allowed customer numbers to dwindle. Hilary Devey is a television personality, entrepreneur, commentator, and award-winning businesswoman who, by launching her successful company Pall-Ex, not only created a business network that now commands revenues of £100 million, but revolutionised the pallet distribution industry in the UK. [12][13], On 16 April 2014, Devey was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Wolverhampton.

Trump’s US Inauguration – What Next for Making America Great Again? The nation fell in love with her and after appearing on The Business Inspector she joined the panel on BBC2’s Dragon’s Den. As she delves deeper, Hilary discovers that Jaas doesn't control his own stock and, amazingly, isn't pricing the drinks for maximum profit. Hilary Devey gained her wealth of experience in the distribution sector, having worked at Littlewoods, followed by Tibbett and Britten, and Scorpio (part of the United Carrier network). In February 2011, Devey joined the panel of the BBC Two programme Dragons' Den[7] following the departure of James Caan. However, this timid country girl needs some of ballsy Hilary's confidence to rub off if she is to have any chance of turning her salon around. "Secret Millionaire Hilary Devey wins the prestigious Vitalise Businesswoman of the Year award 2008", "Honorary degrees, July 2010: no.1 Hilary Devey", "Birthday Honours: Adele joins Blackadder stars on list", "Honorary Degree of Doctor of Business Administration", "Dragon's Den: Hilary Devey's Florida mansion for sale", "Whites fans are feeling pressure "Whites fans are feeling pressure" at theboltonnews.co.uk", https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/status-quo-legend-rick-parfitts-9514745, "DRAGON'S DRUG HELL; TV Judge Hilary in Desperate Battle to Get Son to Beat His Heroin Habit", "Hilary Devey on Radio 4 Desert Island Discs", "Can Hilary Devey drive a truck? TV personality Hilary Devey has appeared in countless successful screen roles, broadcasting her knowledge and expertise in the realm of business. In September 2012, Devey presented her final programme for BBC Two, a mini-series called Hilary Devey's Women at the Top, a joint Open University and BBC Two production. An outstanding role model for entrepreneurs, she has driven her company to an international market-leading position which boasts an annual turnover of more than £100million. Biography: Hilary Devey is a television personality, entrepreneur, commentator, and award-winning businesswoman who, by launching her successful company Pall-Ex, not only created a business network that now commands revenues of £100 million, but revolutionised the pallet distribution industry in … Hilary is sought as an inspiring motivational speaker by major corporate firms and networking organisations, recently addressing conferences and events staged by Credit Suisse, T-Mobile, and The Entrepreneurs Forum. Current Overview of Technology and AI in Mental Health, Why we should be talking about corporate mental health - COVID-19 Update, Technology and Social Media Feature Strongly in Rio 2016, The Backlash Against Gig Tech is in Danger of Going Too Far by Jamie Bartlett. With or Without EU in a Global Britain? Start filming in June. Devey later announced that she would be leaving the series in June 2012 as she had signed an exclusive two-year agreement with Channel 4. Both Hilary and her company have achieved an impressive array of firsts within the logistics sector - they are innovators, not followers, as evidenced by multiple industry awards. All rights reserved. About - Hilary Devey Hilary Devey AN INSPIRING ENTREPRENEUR AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Today, as CEO and Chairman of Pall-Ex, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network, Hilary is an inspirational role model for entrepreneurs. Devey has featured in several television programmes including Secret Millionaire in 2008, where she donated more than £70,000 to the Back Door Music Project and the Syke Community Centre in Rochdale. The Pall-Ex founder can certainly drive a freight revolution", "Hilary Devey wins big for Carers Trust on Million Pound Drop", "Hilary Devey and Greg James win £25,000 on TV show", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hilary_Devey&oldid=968220709, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 July 2020, at 00:32. But there is worse to come when Hilary looks at their accounts and sees the company has lost thousands of pounds – yet Donna and Ann do not seem to understand or care. In addition, she is Patron for The Stroke Association and Fresh Start - New Beginnings. Devey later moved to London. Hilary travels all the way up to Yorkshire to visit Amaana Spa. It seems that turning creative types into business dynamites is going to be an uphill battle for Hilary. She has also been recognised for her contribution to business in Leicestershire with two honorary degrees from the University of Leicester and the University of Bolton. She then spent seven years in the retail distribution sector at TNT before leaving to set up her own business. Hilary discovers Saarah is a hands-off boss who needs to take control of her underperforming business. Hilary Devey Trying to put my childhood into one neat box is complicated because it was so turbulent. This is a racket with a lot of history – his grandfather started the family trade with a single horse and cart in the 1930s. In September 2012, Devey presented her final programme for BBC Two, a mini-series called Hilary Devey's Women at the Top, a joint Open University and BBC Two production.[8]. The first three episodes were aired in the Thursday 21:00 time-slot, but the final three episodes were broadcast on Wednesday nights at the later time of 23:00 due to a significant drop in ratings. Having started from nothing, she has grown the company into an international network with a combined turnover of over £100m. All rights reserved. Noeline runs Pooch Power dog-grooming service from the garage of her semi in a quiet Bournemouth suburb, and her profits so far stand at just £7,000. Bolton-born Hilary Devey dropped out of school at 16 and served a short term in the Women’s Royal Air Force before getting a job as a clerk at a freight delivery firm. [17], Devey is a Bolton Wanderers supporter[18] and a fan of rock band Status Quo. Devey was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), in the 2013 Birthday Honours, for services to the transport industry and charity. Only time will tell whether she will receive the boost in revenue she so sorely needs. With no advertising, no web page and no telephone number listed, Lou's business is all but invisible. Behind the scenes, Hilary’s innovative Pall-Ex palletised freight distribution network continues to drive quality service excellence, transporting consignments, on behalf of a complete range of customers, throughout the UK, Europe, and beyond. Hilary also campaigns tirelessly for various charities including The Stroke Association and The Carers Trust, for whom she became a patron in 2007.
In each episode, businesswoman, entrepreneur, self-made millionaire Hilary Devey visited and aimed to transform struggling small businesses. Devey made her fortune launching Pall-Ex, a palletised freight network.

[11] Other UK domestic awards have included the Sir Robert Lawrence Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in 2009 and the Personality of the Year in the International Freight Weekly Awards for 2010. Determined to find the girls a regular source of income, she then pushes them to win a big floral contract at Bletchley Hall, a posh local wedding venue.

[14], Devey is an ambassador of the British Citizen Awards, a ceremony held bi-annually to reward everyday individuals and their contribution to society. Family man Harry runs a decades-old haulage business on the outskirts of Dartford. It is Harry's hope that the younger generation will soon take the reins from him so he can retire. [citation needed] For a time she owned a mansion in Florida, which she sold in 2014 for £5.42 million. From the nation’s best-loved domestic and leisure bedding specialist to buying stocks and shares online.

In March 2010, she was the presenter of The Business Inspector for Channel 5, a four-part documentary series which saw her use her business acumen and expertise to help transform struggling small businesses into successful profitable companies. From the nation’s best-loved domestic and leisure bedding specialist to a dazzling bespoke event styling company. ", JOHNATHAN JAY - CHAIRMAN Charity is very close to Hilary's heart and is committed to supporting their various causes.

In each episode, businesswoman, entrepreneur, self-made millionaire Hilary Devey visited and aimed to transform struggling small businesses. Pall-Ex handles around 8,000 palletised consignments through its Leicestershire hub each day, has over 90 network members and has annual revenues of £59.947 million.[6]. What's more, with a new baby on the way, Mokoko has got to finally start paying its way. On 18 June 2015, Devey made her debut as a guest panellist on the ITV lunchtime chat show Loose Women, and became an occasional panelist on 4 September 2015.