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Mini CV

- Came to the UK from Cyprus in 1966 aged six
- Started as a tea boy at Lloyds of London
- Purchased the Ryman stationery chain from receivers in 1995 for £5 million
- Has turned around Millwall Football Club, La Senza, Contessa, Ryman and Partners the Stationers

Theo Paphitis is a 47-year-old Greek Cypriot millionaire who has made his huge fortune through turning around companies in the UK.

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called Theo Paphitis - Dragon’s Den Special

Dragon’s Den is a BBC series that seeks to find the next big entrepreneur. The lucky - or sometimes unlucky - individual must face five ‘dragons’ in a room whereby they pitch an idea in order to hopefully gain the desired investment for their business venture.

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called Are You The Next UK Entrepreneur? - A Guide to Dragons’ Dens