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Syed Ahmed
Syed Ahmed
সৈয়দ আহমেদ
	Ahmed in 2019
Born	17 September 1974 (age 50); Sylhet, Bangladesh
Nationality	British
Alma mater	Sir John Cass Redcoat School; West London College
Known for	The Apprentice
Website	syed-ahmed.com

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Syed Ahmed (born 17 September 1974), is a British businessman of Bengali descent. He is the founder and CEO of Savortex, a British technology company. He participated in the 2006 edition of The Apprentice, a UK television series, finishing in fifth place.

Early life

Ahmed, originally from Sylhet, Bangladesh,^[1]^{[failed verification]} relocated to the United Kingdom with his parents when he was nine months old, and grew up in East London.^[2]

The Apprentice

Ahmed appeared as a candidate in series two of The Apprentice, a British reality television show hosted by Alan Sugar. The series was broadcast from February to May 2006.

Charity work

Syed is an ambassador for international charity WaterAid which supports projects all over the world and Bangladesh.^[3]

Awards and nominations

In January 2015, he was nominated and won the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the British Muslim Awards.^[4]

References

^ "Wadsworth, Alfred Powell, (26 May 1891–4 Nov. 1956), Editor Emeritus Manchester Guardian (Editor 1944–56); Director Manchester Guardian and Evening News Ltd", Who Was Who, Oxford University Press, 1 December 2007, retrieved 25 June 2023
^ White, Frederick H. (1 April 2016), "A Slap in the Face of American Taste: Transporting He Who Gets Slapped to American Audiences", Border Crossing, Edinburgh University Press, retrieved 25 June 2023
^ Hussain, Ali (31 December 2006). "Apprentice star gets a taste for the high life". The Sunday Times. London. Born in Bangladesh, he arrived in Britain when he was nine months old.
^ "British Muslim Awards 2015 finalists unveiled". Asian Image. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.

External links

Official website

[1] "Wadsworth, Alfred Powell, (26 May 1891–4 Nov. 1956), Editor Emeritus Manchester Guardian (Editor 1944–56); Director Manchester Guardian and Evening News Ltd", Who Was Who, Oxford University Press, 1 December 2007, retrieved 25 June 2023

[2] White, Frederick H. (1 April 2016), "A Slap in the Face of American Taste: Transporting He Who Gets Slapped to American Audiences", Border Crossing, Edinburgh University Press, retrieved 25 June 2023

[st1-3] Hussain, Ali (31 December 2006). "Apprentice star gets a taste for the high life". The Sunday Times. London. Born in Bangladesh, he arrived in Britain when he was nine months old.

[asianimage-4] "British Muslim Awards 2015 finalists unveiled". Asian Image. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.

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-'''Syed Ahmed''', born on 17 September 1974, is a British businessman of [[Bengali descent.]] He has made notable contributions in the field of technology as the founder and CEO of Savortex, a prominent British technology company. Syed Ahmed's entrepreneurial journey extends beyond his professional endeavors, as he also gained recognition through his participation in the 2006 edition of [[The Apprentice (British series 2)|The Apprentice]], a popular UK television series. In the competition, Syed Ahmed showcased his business acumen and determination, ultimately finishing in fifth place.
+'''Syed Ahmed''' (born 17 September 1974), is a British businessman of Bengali descent. He is the founder and CEO of Savortex, a British technology company. He participated in the 2006 edition of ''[[The Apprentice (British TV series)|The Apprentice]]'', a UK television series, finishing in fifth place.
-==Background==
+==Early life==
-Syed Ahmed, originally from [[Sylhet Division|Sylhet]], Bangladesh,<ref>{{Citation |title=Wadsworth, Alfred Powell, (26 May 1891–4 Nov. 1956), Editor Emeritus Manchester Guardian (Editor 1944–56); Director Manchester Guardian and Evening News Ltd |date=2007-12-01 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u244064 |work=Who Was Who |access-date=2023-06-25 |publisher=Oxford University Press}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=August 2023}} relocated to the [[United Kingdom]] with his parents when he was just nine months old. Growing up in [[List of sub-regions used in the London Plan#List of sub-regions|East London]],<ref>{{Citation |last=White |first=Frederick H. |title=A Slap in the Face of American Taste: Transporting He Who Gets Slapped to American Audiences |date=2016-04-01 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/edinburgh/9781474411424.003.0007 |work=Border Crossing |access-date=2023-06-25 |publisher=Edinburgh University Press}}</ref> he embraced the multicultural environment that shaped his upbringing.
+Ahmed, originally from [[Sylhet Division|Sylhet]], [[Bangladesh]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Wadsworth, Alfred Powell, (26 May 1891–4 Nov. 1956), Editor Emeritus Manchester Guardian (Editor 1944–56); Director Manchester Guardian and Evening News Ltd |date=2007-12-01 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u244064 |work=Who Was Who |access-date=2023-06-25 |publisher=Oxford University Press}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=August 2023}} relocated to the [[United Kingdom]] with his parents when he was nine months old, and grew up in [[List of sub-regions used in the London Plan#List of sub-regions|East London]].<ref>{{Citation |last=White |first=Frederick H. |title=A Slap in the Face of American Taste: Transporting He Who Gets Slapped to American Audiences |date=2016-04-01 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/edinburgh/9781474411424.003.0007 |work=Border Crossing |access-date=2023-06-25 |publisher=Edinburgh University Press}}</ref>
-As the founder and CEO of [[Savortex]], Syed Ahmed has played a pivotal role in driving the company's success. Demonstrating his commitment to its growth and global expansion, he successfully raised over £1.5 million in funding. Notably, Syed Ahmed initially invested his own capital to finance the business, highlighting his belief in its potential.
-Syed's expertise and passion for [[entrepreneurship]] have led him to deliver impactful speeches within the young business enterprise community and the broader enterprise community in Britain. He has also shared his insights at events like the Cleaning Show held at the [[London Excel Exhibition Centre]], engaging with audiences and contributing to the discourse on business and innovation.
 ==''The Apprentice''==
+Ahmed appeared as a candidate in [[The Apprentice (British TV series) series 2|series two]] of ''[[The Apprentice (British TV series)|The Apprentice]]'', a British reality television show hosted by [[Alan Sugar]]. The series was broadcast from February to May 2006.
-{{Further|The Apprentice (UK series two)}}
-Ahmed appeared as a candidate in [[The Apprentice (UK Series Two)|series two]] of ''[[The Apprentice (UK)|The Apprentice]]'', a [[British Empire|British]] reality television show hosted by [[Alan Sugar|Lord Alan Sugar]]. The series was broadcast from February to May 2006.
-==Post Apprentice==
-Syed Ahmed has made notable appearances in various media platforms, showcasing his diverse expertise and engaging with audiences.
-He was invited as a paper reviewer on [[Sky News]], where he participated in a celebrity panel to review current and upcoming newspapers. Syed Ahmed has also been interviewed on prominent television programs such as [[BBC Breakfast]], where he joined candidate Jo Cameron for an insightful discussion. Additionally, he made an appearance on [[GMTV]], further highlighting his media presence.
-In another television endeavor, Syed Ahmed took part in [[Sky One]]'s program titled "[[The Match (TV series)|The Match]]," which featured 80 celebrities competing for a spot in a celebrity football squad, showcasing his sporting talents.
-Furthermore, a documentary titled "Syed Ahmed - Hot Air?" was aired on Sky One in June 2007. The program documented Syed Ahmed's ambitious venture to establish a new company specializing in hand and body dryers. With a personal investment of £20,000, he aimed to develop the company within a three-month timeframe. The documentary followed the journey of SA Vortex's hand dryer products, providing insights into the launch and development process.
 ==Charity work==
-Syed is an ambassador for international charity WaterAid which supports projects all over the world and Bangladesh.<ref name="st1">{{cite news |last=Hussain |first=Ali |date=2006-12-31 |title=Apprentice star gets a taste for the high life |newspaper=The Sunday Times |location=London |quote=Born in Bangladesh, he arrived in Britain when he was nine months old.}}</ref>
+Syed is an ambassador for international charity [[WaterAid]] which supports projects all over the world and Bangladesh.<ref name="st1">{{cite news |last=Hussain |first=Ali |date=2006-12-31 |title=Apprentice star gets a taste for the high life |newspaper=The Sunday Times |location=London |quote=Born in Bangladesh, he arrived in Britain when he was nine months old.}}</ref>
 ==Awards and nominations==
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 [[Category:British people of Bangladeshi descent]]
 [[Category:Naturalised citizens of the United Kingdom]]
-[[Category:Bangladeshi businesspeople]]
 [[Category:The Apprentice (British TV series) candidates]]
 [[Category:Businesspeople from London]]
 [[Category:People from Sylhet]]
 [[Category:People educated at Sir John Cass Redcoat School]]
+[[Category:21st-century Bangladeshi businesspeople]]

v t e The Apprentice
Series	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Winners	Tim Campbell Michelle Dewberry Simon Ambrose Lee McQueen Yasmina Siadatan Leah Totton Alana Spencer Sian Gabbidon Carina Lepore
Runners-up	Saira Khan Ruth Badger Kate Walsh Luisa Zissman
Other notable contestants	James Max Syed Ahmed Katie Hopkins Raef Bjayou Jennifer Maguire Susan Ma Jim Eastwood Stuart Baggs Melody Hossaini James Hill Jessica Cunningham Thomas Skinner Ryan-Mark Parsons Amy Anzel Conor Gilsenan
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