List of Top 10 Favorite Famous UK Entrepreneurs
Simon Cowell
Date of birth 07.10.59
Simon Cowell is a well-known English music executive, television producer and entrepreneur. He is most recognized for being a member of the judging panel for Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, and American Idol. Cowell owns his own television production company and music publisher called Syco.
Richard Branson
Date of birth 07 / 18.50
Sir Richard Branson is best known for his Virgin brand which consists of more than 360 companies. Initially, it started as an audio recordings mail order business in 1970 and expanded in 1972 to Virgin Records. This later became known as Virgin Megastores. In the 1980s he founded Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Branson is reportedly the 261st richest person in the world according to the 2009 Forbes billionaires list. He has an estimated net worth in the region of £ 1.5 billion.
Felipe green
Date of birth 03.15.52
Sir Philip Green is a famous businessman who owns the Arcadia Group and approximately 2300 stores in the UK clothing retail sector. He is reportedly the ninth richest person in Britain and his assets are believed to total around £ 4.43bn.
He is slated to become a shareholder in Simon Cowell’s Syco label with Sony.
JK Rowling
Date of birth 07.31.65
Joanne Murray, née Rowling, is the well-known author of the Harry Potter book series. They have gained worldwide popularity and, as such, have won multiple awards, sold over 400 million copies, and have been made into a film series.
His estimated fortune is believed to be around £ 560 million.
Duncan bannatyne
Date of birth 02.02.49
Duncan Bannatyne is a Scottish businessman and best-selling author. His business interests include health clubs and hotels, media, performing schools, television, transportation, and property. He is best known for appearing in Dragons’ Den. His net worth is believed to be £ 320 million.
Anita roddick
23.10.42 – 10.09.07
Dame Anita Roddick, DBE was a British businesswoman and environmental activist and founder of the chain of stores The Body Shop. The company was one of the first to ban the use of ingredients tested on animals.
Alan Sugar
Date of Birth 24.03.47
Alan Michael Sugar is an English businessman and political adviser. His companies have included Amstrad, Amsair, Amsprop, Viglen Ltd, and Amscreen. He has an estimated fortune of £ 830 million and was ranked 59th on the 2009 Sunday Times Rich List. In 2000 he received a knighthood and in 2009 he became Baron Sugar.
Peter jones
Date of birth 18.03.66
Peter Jones, CBE is a British businessman. He has interests in mobile telecommunications, the media, property, television, and entertainment. He is best known for appearing in Dragons’ Den and the American television show American Inventor. His net worth is said to be around £ 157 million.
Deborah Meaden
Date of birth 02.11.59
Deborah Meaden is a British businesswoman who ran a multi-million pound holiday business after buying it from her parents. She is best known for being in the Dragon’s Lair. His net worth is reported to be around £ 40 million.
James caan
Date of birth 12.28.60
James Caan (formerly Nazim Khan) is a British investor and businessman and is best known for appearing on Dragons Den. He is the founder and CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw, founder of Alexander Mann, and co-founder of Humana International. His net worth is reportedly £ 70 million.