Tej Lalvani | |
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Born |
Tej Lalvani 13 July 1974 |
Residence | London, England |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 20 |
Known for | Dragons' Den |
Title | CEO, Vitabiotics |
Spouse(s) | Tara Ruby (m. 2011) |
Parent(s) | Kartar Lalvani |
Family | Gulu Lalvani (uncle) |
Website | www |
Tej Lalvani (born 13 July 1974) is a British businessman, and the CEO of the UK's largest vitamin company Vitabiotics, which was founded by his father Kartar Lalvani. He is best known for being one of the "dragons" on the BBC television series Dragons' Den.
Lalvani started his career working in the warehouse of his father's company Vitabiotics over twenty years ago, before succeeding his father as CEO.
Along with his wife, Lalvani runs a property investment business in London.
In 2012, Lalvani was named Young Entrepreneur at the Asian Business Awards as well as Young Entrepreneur of the Year by TiE in 2013. In October 2017, he ranked at number 48 on the GG2 Power List of the most influential Asian people in Britain.
Lalvani is of Indian descent and has Indian parents. In 2011, Lalvani married Tara Ruby in London. His mother is a former Miss India and a Miss World runner-up.
Lalvani lives in London and aside from his business interests, he composes music and plays the drums, keyboard and guitar.