Ruth Badger

She played a fundamental role in its stock market flotation, increased turnover and achieved an executive-level position at the young age of 24.

[6] Prior to appearing on The Apprentice, Badger worked as a senior management executive for Compass Finance.

[8] Badger was nominated for a National Television Award, for which she competed against fellow The Apprentice contestant Syed Ahmed and Big Brother 7 housemate Nikki Grahame, amongst others.

[9] Badger featured on The Big Idea on Sky One in 2006,[10] which gave "budding entrepreneurs" the chance to showcase their inventions.

[12] On 4 December 2008, Badger appeared on the BBC show Bargain Hunt Famous Finds against socialite Tamara Beckwith.