Hilary Devey founded the British logistics company Pall-Ex before appearing as a Dragon on television.
Pall-Ex is a palletised freight network that connects independent transport companies so they can move pallet loads efficiently across the United Kingdom and beyond. Devey established the business in 1996, building on her experience in transport and logistics.
Devey later joined the British Dragons' Den panel, bringing a background in a practical, asset-heavy industry rather than the retail and consumer brands often associated with the programme. Her direct knowledge of freight and distribution distinguished her from many other investors.
Hilary Devey is sometimes confused with other female Dragons, especially Deborah Meaden and Rachel Elnaugh. The identifying clue here is Pall-Ex: it is Devey's logistics company, while the other names are linked to different businesses and periods of the panel.