He says he\u2019s ready to provide the facts and has the \u201cambition, the drive and the experience working with strategy\u201d to stand him out from the crowd.<\/p>\n

Akshay Thakrar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Age:\u00a0<\/strong>28<\/p>\n
Job: <\/strong>Owner of a digital marketing agency<\/p>\n
From:\u00a0<\/strong>London<\/p>\n
Akshay believes sleeping is a \u201cwaste of time\u201d, and that he was put on this earth to do one thing, and one thing only \u2013 make money! He also speaks seven languages, so can communicate with \u201ceveryone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alex Short<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Age:<\/strong> 27<\/p>\n
Job: <\/strong>Owner of a commercial cleaning company<\/p>\n
From:\u00a0<\/strong>Hertford<\/p>\n
Despite leaving school after the first year of sixth form, and encountering a few hurdles along the way, Alex is now on the way to tripling his turnover at his cleaning company, which he sees as the \u201cmost impressive\u201d thing he\u2019s done in business, so far.<\/p>\n
Amy Anzel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Age:<\/strong> 48<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Job:<\/strong> Owner of a beauty brand<\/p>\n
From: <\/strong>London<\/p>\n
Amy started her beauty business a little later in life, but has now found what she loves doing. That doesn\u2019t make her an easy boss, though. \u201cI can be nice when I need to be, but when I unfortunately have to be a bitch, I will,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
Brittany Carter<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Age:\u00a0<\/strong>25<\/p>\n
Job: <\/strong>Hotel Front of House manager<\/p>\n
From:\u00a0<\/strong>Bristol<\/p>\n
Describing herself as kind, sociable, and enthusiastic \u2013 people person Brittany is looking for Lord Sugar\u2019s help launching her business idea for the first alcoholic protein drink.<\/p>\n
She says: \u201cMy motto for life is \u2018always look on the bright side, and be grateful for everything.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Conor Gilsenan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Age:\u00a0<\/strong>28<\/p>\n
Job: <\/strong>Sales Executive<\/p>\n
From: <\/strong>London<\/p>\n
Hard working and \u201chyper-motivated by money\u201d, former professional rugby player Conor describes himself as a \u201ccorporate panther\u201d with a record for getting deals done. And he\u2019s hoping to secure a new record of his own, as he thinks he\u2019ll win the series.<\/p>\n
Francesca Kennedy Wallbank<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Age:<\/strong> 26<\/p>\n
Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Owner of a sustainability company<\/p>\n
From:\u00a0<\/strong>Surrey<\/p>\n
Coming from a line of successful entrepreneurs, eco-conscious mathematics graduate Francesca is confident that she can win, stating: \u201cI\u2019ve never lost anything, I always win.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harry Mahmood<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Age:\u00a0<\/strong>35<\/p>\n
Job: <\/strong>Regional Operations Manager<\/p>\n
From:\u00a0<\/strong>West Midlands<\/p>\n
Inspired by the kindness of his grandparents, Harry wants to help and support people.<\/p>\n
He describes himself as the \u201cAsian version of Lord Sugar\u201d, and hopes they can work together to develop his bath bomb business, becoming the \u201cbad boys of the bath bomb world\u201d.<\/p>\n
Harpreet Kaur<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Age:<\/strong> 30<\/p>\n
Job:<\/strong> Owner of a dessert parlour<\/p>\n
From:\u00a0<\/strong>West Yorkshire<\/p>\n
Fearless and funny, Harpreet describes herself as a \u201cborn leader\u201d. She plans to \u201clevel up\u201d her successful, six-figure coffee and cakes business to become a leading brand in the UK.<\/p>\n
Kathryn Louise Burn<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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