Sarah Willingham is a famous and popular British entrepreneur, investor, and finance expert who already has established herself in the business world. Born on December 21, 1973, 50 Years Old of 2024 the beautiful lady draws the attention of people by managing restaurants Pizza Express and Planet Hollywood.
| Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sarah Willingham |
| Nick Name | Sarah |
| Birth Date | December 21, 1973 |
| Birth Place | Stoke-on-Trent, Uk |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Nationality | British |
| Net Worth | $14 Million |
| Body Measurement | |
| Height |
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| Weight | 63 kg |
| Bra Size | 34B |
| Waist Size | 25 inches |
| Hip Size | 35 inches |
| Body Measurement | 34-25-35 inches |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Dress Size | 4 US |
| Shoes Size | 8 US |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Family | |
| Father Name | Not Known |
| Mother Name | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Personal Info | |
| Boyfriend/Affairs | Michael Toxvaerd |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 2008 |
| Husband | Michael Willingham-Toxvaerd |
| Children | Not Known |
| Education | |
| Highest Degree | MBA |
| University | Oxford Brookes University,
Cranfield University |
| First Career Journey | |
| Debut Television | Dragons’ Den |
| Social Profile | |
| Contact Address | |
| Residence | Not Known |
| Phone | Not Known |
Introduction
Sarah Willingham is a British entrepreneur, investor, and consumer champion best known for her management of high-street restaurants such as Planet Hollywood and Pizza Express and her tenure as a “Dragon” on the thirteenth and fourteenth series of Dragons’ Den.
Willingham bought the Bombay Bicycle Club in partnership with The Clapham House Group, expanding the restaurant chain from six locations to seventeen.
Early life
| Name | Sarah Willingham |
| Net Worth | £15 million |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Height | 1.68m |
| Age | (50) Years Old |
| Husband | Michael Willingham-Toxvaerd |
Sarah Louise Willingham was born on December 21, 1973 (50 Years Old) in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Willingham has two business degrees from Oxford Brookes University and the École supérieure de commerce de La Rochelle. In 2004 she completed an MBA at the Cranfield University School of Management.
Career
Sarah Willingham spent the early years of her career managing some restaurants including Chessageed Delights, Planet Hollywood, and Pizza Express.
In partnership with The Clapham House Group, she bought The Bombay Bicycle Club in 2004, and expanded the company, making it the most prominent Indian restaurant chain in the United Kingdom.
Willingham sold her share back to The Clapham House Group in 2007 where she continued as a main board director responsible for three of their four brands (Tootsies, The Real Greek, and The Bombay Bicycle Club) with over 50 restaurants and more than 1,500 employees.
Sarah Willingham co-established an AIM-listed company, Neutrahealth plc in 2004, which acquired six businesses in the vitamin and mineral supplements industry and was sold to Indian company Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd in 2011. In April 2008, she co-established a private equity platform in the UK.
Willingham invested in the London Cocktail Club in 2010. The first cocktail bar opened in 2011 on Goodge Street, London. In February 2012 the London Cocktail Club added their second cocktail bar on Shaftesbury Avenue, Their third opened in Great Portland Street, London in 2013. There are now eight bars with their latest opening in Bristol in September 2018.
She launched a money-saving website called lets save money in July 2012, which she closed down in 2018. Management Today named her as one of the “35 most successful women under 35” in the UK. In January 2016, Willingham was named one of The Sunday Times’ ‘500 Most Influential People in Britain’.
In 2017 Willingham received an honorary doctorate from Staffordshire University and in 2018 she received honorary doctorates from Cranfield University and Oxford Brookes University in recognition of her contribution to business and entrepreneurship.
TV Shows
Sarah Willingham was a restaurant inspector and investor on three series of Raymond Blanc’s The Restaurant and as an independent investor on the Sky television series Cooks to Market.
Willingham has appeared on various TV programs, including Daybreak, This Morning, The Wright Stuff, and Sky News.
In March 2015, Willingham was named as one of the new “Dragons” on the BBC television program Dragons’ Den from the thirteenth series which began airing in July 2015. She returned to Dragons’ Den for the fourteenth series, beginning in July 2016. In September 2016, Willingham took part in a celebrity episode of The Chase.
Husband
Sarah Willingham is married to Michael Willingham-Toxvaerd, they had their wedding in 2008. Her husband lives in Brighton and Switzerland with their four children. Sarah stands at an appealing height and has a good bodyweight that suits her personality.
Sarah Willingham net worth
How much is Sarah Willingham worth? Sarah Willingham’s net worth is estimated at around £15 million. Her main source of income is from her career as a businesswoman and investor. Willingham’s successful career has earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars trips. She is one of the richest and most influential entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom.