The Apprentice 2009 - meet the candidates
Thursday, 19th March 2009.
Here is the new intake of aspiring tycoons putting themselves through the biggest challenge of their careers to date.
The CVs of the candidates reveal: a city stockbroker, an award-winning restaurant owner, a qualified lawyer, an aristocrat, a 21-year-old entrepreneur, an ex-professional footballer and a chess champion.
Fifteen candidates are vying for the job. Find out more about them all...
Anita Shah
Anita Shah is a 35 year-old qualified lawyer and self-confessed perfectionist.
Ben Clarke
As a trainee stockbroker, Ben Clarke considers himself to be ruthless and money-obsessed.
Debra Barr
Surrey sales consultant Debra Barr considers herself to be a direct and driven sales-woman with a passion for business.
Howard Ebison
Enthusiastic Retail Business Manager Howard Ebison thrives in managerial positions, believing that people enjoy working for him.
James McQuillan
James McQuillan is a Senior Commercial Manager from Surrey, who describes himself as a "schmoozer" who people feel comfortable around.
Kate Walsh
27 year-old Kate Walsh is a Licensing Development Manager who is confident and resilient with what she describes as an ability to develop and sustain business relationships at all levels.
Kimberly Davis
New Yorker Kimberly Davis is a Marketing Consultant who believes that no dream is too big.
Lorraine Tighe
Lorraine Tighe is a 36 year-old National Accounts Manager who left school at 16.
Majid Nagra
Coventry 28 year-old Majid Nagra sees himself as loyal with the belief that business is the backbone to the world.
Mona Lewis
Born in Karachi, Mona Lewis is a former Tanzanian beauty-queen who sees herself as shrewd and honest in business.
Noorul Choudhury
Noorul Choudhury is a Science Teacher from Rochdale who hopes to eventually become a property development millionaire.
Paula Jones
Paula Jones is a fashion conscious 29 year-old Human Resource Consultant from Walsall with an academic with a love for interior design.
Phillip Taylor
Estate Agent Phillip Taylor describes himself as confident and charming, believing he can deal with people on any level.
Rocky Andrews
The youngest of this year’s candidates, Rocky Andrews owns a chain of sandwich shops and at just 21 he already earns more than the salary on offer from Sir Alan.
Yasmina Siadatan
Yasmina Siadatan is a highly ambitious restaurant owner who was born in Hull and spent time living in Los Angeles and Iran before settling in London.
Photos: BBC
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