Yasmina Siadatan

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Having worked with the likes of Lord Sugar and James Caan, Yasmina Siadatan is one of Britain’s most successful businesswomen. After graduating from the London School of Economics, she followed in her father’s footsteps and went into the restaurant business; opening Mya Lacarte alongside her brother Matthew.

Apprentice Winner

In 2009 Yasmina entered the fifth series of reality show The Apprentice. Which sees business people compete for a £100,000 a year job within world renowned entrepreneur Lord Sugar’s company. She was a strong contender from the very first task; and her performance in the notorious interview stage of the competition was highly praised.

She won the competition defeating Kate Walsh in the final. Joining former winner Lee McQueen in Lord Sugar’s company Amscreen Health Care. Her role as Business Development Manager in the organisation, meant she was in charge of selling digital screens to health services.

Dragon’s Den

After taking maternity leave in 2010, she did not return to the company; but has been described by Lord Sugar as ‘’being welcome back any time’’. In 2012 Yasmina Siadatan was headhunted by Dragons Den star James Caan. To join his recruitment firm Hamilton Bradshaw as Head of Operations.

Together they then worked alongside the Government to create the Start Up Loans Company; which provides funding, advice and mentoring to UK businesses that need loans. Yasmina had the role of Creative Director and was in charge of marketing, media and communications.