Five facts about Hilary Devey CBE

Businesswoman Hilary Devey has received a CBE from the Queen. The former star of Dragon's Den has strong links to the Midlands.

• Hilary once worked at Littlewoods.
• She runs Pall Ex, a Leicestershire based freight company.
• She has an honorary degree from the University of Leicester.
• Hilary lives near Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
• Hilary supports the Stroke Association after suffering a near fatal stroke in 2009.