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Theo Paphitis Biography
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Theo Paphitis was born in Limassol, Cyprus in 1959. His father and grandparents worked for British bases in Cyprus enabling them to emigrate to England as a family when Theo was six years old. Theo's reputation is founded in turning around ailing companies, as a conference or keynote speaker he speaks candidly about business turnaround.
In the Beginning
Theo started his career at the age of 16 as a tea boy/filing clerk with Lloyds of London insurance brokers before making his first foray into retail at the age of 18. At the age of 20 he moved into finance -property and corporate, specialisingin turnarounds, setting up his own company at the age of 23.
Turning Around Ailing Companies
In the following years he purchased and turned around ailing companies like Movie Media Sports, Ryman the Stationer, Contessa and La Senzalingerie chains, and Partners the Stationer. He has turned these companies into successful, solid and profitable retail businesses.
During this time, he spent eight years as Chairman of Milwall FC, taking it out of administration, into the Championship and to the FA Cup Final. He was also a Director of the Football League and an FA Councillor. This has been followed by his appearance as a Dragon on the successful BBC TV series, Dragons' Den and his most recent acquisition -experience company, Red Letter Days.
Theo lives in Surrey with his wife. He has five children and two grandchildren.
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Theo Paphitis Books
Enter the DragonPrice: £8.99
Dragons' Den: Your Road to Success (Quick Reads)Price: £1.99
Dragons' Den: Success, From Pitch to ProfitPrice: £7.99
Theo Paphitis News
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Is University Necessary for Success?
19th August 2010As A-level results are released today pressure on students is higher than ever but there are several successful keynote speakers such as Simon Woodroffe who have succeeded without university, so is it really the be all and end all?
19th August 2010As A-level results are released today pressure on students is higher than ever but there are several successful keynote speakers such as Simon Woodroffe who have succeeded without university, so is it really the be all and end all?
Stephen Fry pleased as punch with new appointment
16th August 2010It has been announced that Stephen Fry has been appointed to join the board at Norwich City football club and he joins a league of writers, chefs, and business leaders such as Theo Paphitis and Karren Brady who are well-acquainted with the world of business and football
16th August 2010It has been announced that Stephen Fry has been appointed to join the board at Norwich City football club and he joins a league of writers, chefs, and business leaders such as Theo Paphitis and Karren Brady who are well-acquainted with the world of business and football
Dragons’ Den Theo Paphitis is Ready to Start Investing
29th June 2010Keynote Speaker Theo Paphitis describes the budget as “positive”, and after two years he believes the time is finally right to start investing tens of millions.
29th June 2010Keynote Speaker Theo Paphitis describes the budget as “positive”, and after two years he believes the time is finally right to start investing tens of millions.
Dragons Theo Paphitis & Duncan Bannatyne are helping more businesses in new TV shows
5th May 2010Last night was the first of a three part series on BBC2 in which Theo Paphitis is helping UK businesses to expand overseas in Theo's Adventure Capitalists. Whilst Duncan Bannatyne offers his expertise to the UK's seaside towns on Virgin 1 in a six part series called Duncan Bannatyne's Seaside Rescue. And as 'Seaside Tsar', Duncan Bannatyne is helping the Labour Party launch its Seaside Manifesto setting out plans to reduce unemployment and regenerate Britain's seaside resorts.
5th May 2010Last night was the first of a three part series on BBC2 in which Theo Paphitis is helping UK businesses to expand overseas in Theo's Adventure Capitalists. Whilst Duncan Bannatyne offers his expertise to the UK's seaside towns on Virgin 1 in a six part series called Duncan Bannatyne's Seaside Rescue. And as 'Seaside Tsar', Duncan Bannatyne is helping the Labour Party launch its Seaside Manifesto setting out plans to reduce unemployment and regenerate Britain's seaside resorts.
Mock the Week & Dragons Den are back & a new science series Bang Goes the Theory starts
14th July 2009Three television series are worth staying in for - Mock the Week, hosted by comedian Dara O'Briain, Dragons Den with favourite entrepreneurs James Caan, Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden, Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones and a brand new Tomorrow's World type science series begins called Bang Goes the Theory with presenters Liz Bonnin (pictured), Dr Yan Wong, Jem Stansfield & Dallas Campbell
14th July 2009Three television series are worth staying in for - Mock the Week, hosted by comedian Dara O'Briain, Dragons Den with favourite entrepreneurs James Caan, Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden, Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones and a brand new Tomorrow's World type science series begins called Bang Goes the Theory with presenters Liz Bonnin (pictured), Dr Yan Wong, Jem Stansfield & Dallas Campbell
New Online Business Support Network launched by Sháá Wasmund
4th February 2009Smarta.com is the brainchild of successful entrepreneur Sháá Wasmund. Backed by the discovery that nearly 3 million Brits want to set up their own business, and that 86% never achieve their goal, the website will offer practical advice on getting business ideas off the ground.
4th February 2009Smarta.com is the brainchild of successful entrepreneur Sháá Wasmund. Backed by the discovery that nearly 3 million Brits want to set up their own business, and that 86% never achieve their goal, the website will offer practical advice on getting business ideas off the ground.
Could Theo Paphitis save Woolworths?
1st December 2008Potential saviours of Woolworths including Dragons Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis are meeting administrators to try and save the 100 year old retailer
1st December 2008Potential saviours of Woolworths including Dragons Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis are meeting administrators to try and save the 100 year old retailer
Dragons Den returns for a sixth series
22nd July 2008As Dragons Den returns for its sixth series, we at Speakers Corner thought it would be good to do a quick recap on what happened in all the previous series.
22nd July 2008As Dragons Den returns for its sixth series, we at Speakers Corner thought it would be good to do a quick recap on what happened in all the previous series.
All The Dragons Invest
3rd January 2008For the first time at Dragons Den, all the Dargons invested in the same product
3rd January 2008For the first time at Dragons Den, all the Dargons invested in the same product
James Caan steps into the new Dragon Hot seat
16th October 2007Captains of industry are again preparing themselves as Dragons' Den returns to our screens
16th October 2007Captains of industry are again preparing themselves as Dragons' Den returns to our screens
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