Biography

“At 16 years old I really had no solid plan for my career other than to end up owning my own empire and being rich. Only I had one problem, I left school at 16 with no real qualifications. I am very proud to say that not only am I now a household name for business but have the empire I desired!”

Ruth

First Big Break

Ruth Badger grew up in Wolverhampton. At 16 she left full time education, with just three G.C.S.E.‘s, to join a Youth Training Scheme in the Civil Service. Her first big break came when she got a job working as a Processor for a local Financial Services Company.

Starting with no experience, Ruth quickly excelled. Promoted four times in just 18 months, Ruth was awarded four company awards based on her performance. This included the fantastic accolade of National Employee of the Year for GE Capital, receiving an all expenses cruise around Europe.

Not content with her success, Ruth left GE Capital for another Financial Services Company called Compass Finance Limited who were based in the North West. At 24 years of age, not only did Ruth achieve an Executive level position, she also doubled her earning potential.

Quickly promoted, Ruth then transformed the company’s performance and turnover. Finally as Sales Director, she became accountable for all revenue generation and played a fundamental part in increasing the turnover from 3.1 million to 13.1 million in 2 years. Ruth played a major role in the flotation of the business on the Stock Market in 2004 and held an Executive board position for three years.

The Apprentice

Then, the opportunity arose to apply for The Apprentice…

Ruth proved week after week that she was the top performer in the show and excelled at all tasks. Outselling all other Executives in each task, Ruth consistently demonstrated her business acumen and ability. Ruth left the series after working for Sir Alan Sugar for 6 months in an Executive role.

After leaving The Apprentice, Ruth has gone on to achieve massive success. She has fronted her own trouble shooting show Badger or Bust and was a mentor in Sky one’s The Big Idea as well as appearing in numerous other TV shows. Ruth also has two regular business columns with national press and is a regular business expert on well respected business shows.

Ruth launched Ruth Badger Consultancy Ltd in June 2006 after leaving The Apprentice. With countless major International Companies as clients, Ruth Badger Consultancy provides Company MOT’s, Sales Consultancy, Start Up Advice and Business Rescue.

Ruth’s second business, The Ruth Badger Academy was launched in 2009 due to the high demand for Sales Training previously delivered through the consultancy. The academy provides no nonsense effective Sales, Business and Careers training that is proven even in the current climate.

Speaking Engagements

Ruth has a fantastic reputation as a Speaker and has delivered hundreds of motivational and keynote speeches to a varied audience.

Finally Ruth is represented by the international media giants The William Morris Agency for all TV and Media work.

In summary, for a girl who left school at the young age of 16 with 3 GCSE’s and has achieved all of the above by the age of 30, Ruth Badger is proof you really can do anything you set your mind to!

Ruths Timeline