#48: Jenny Campbell: Dragons' Den Investor and the original Queen of Cash (founder)

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Best known for her time on Dragons' Den, Jenny Campbell is also widely known for her role as the founder of YourCash Europe. Having acquired her banking qualifications by attending night school, Jenny soon embarked on a rewarding career with The Royal Bank of Scotland. She was initially appointed as the Head of Operations for Hanco ATM Systems, which she ultimately had the opportunity to purchase and change into YourCash Europe. YourCash Europe flourished and boasted a huge fleet of ATMs across locations such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Jenny is favourably remembered for transforming a company with annual losses of £7 million into a thriving and highly successful business.

Before reaching the heights of fame as a celebrity investor, Jenny left school at 16 to pursue a role with NatWest as a cash-counter and cashpoint filler. Born into a family of bankers, Jenny was destined to succeed in the financial sector and later continued to enjoy a career with the Royal Bank of Scotland. When the Royal Bank of Scotland took over NatWest, Jenny was given an exciting senior role to aid in the integration of the two banks. From the first impact she had on the financial sector, Jenny has since developed strong skill sets in turning around failing businesses, exit plans, managing board rooms and investing in a business.

With such a successful career to her name, Jenny has been lucky to claim several awards. She has formerly been recognised as Ernst & Young Regional Finalist Entrepreneur of the Year and Vitalise Businesswoman of the Year in 2014. She has also claimed a Chartered Institute of Bankers prize and the Silver Award for Turnaround Entrepreneur at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in 2013. Outside of business, Jenny is a Vice-Chair of the Prince's Trust Enterprise Fellowship Programme and was invited to join the Guild of Entrepreneurs.

In 2020 she was elected as a Board Director of the UK Kennel Club. Founded in 1873 it is the oldest recognised kennel club in the world.
Find out more about Jenny Campbell via: Twitter and Instagram.

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