Hilary Devey founded the palletised freight network Pall-Ex.
Pall-Ex is a freight-distribution network associated with the movement of palletised goods. Devey founded the business and became known as a prominent entrepreneur before joining the Dragon's Den panel. Her practical experience in logistics distinguished her from Dragons whose careers were mainly in retail, property, technology or finance.
Devey joined the British programme in 2011. Her business background is often the quickest way to distinguish her from other former investors. Duncan Bannatyne is associated with a health-club and leisure business empire, Richard Farleigh with investment, and James Caan with recruitment and private equity.
The company name is written Pall-Ex, with a hyphen and capital letters. It should not be confused with a television segment or an investment deal; it is a real freight network founded before Devey became a television investor.