Lord Sugar makes business move as former Apprentice star takes full control

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19 Dec 2025 • 6:41 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Apprentice winner Tom Pellereau has acquired full ownership of his beauty technology company, Stylpro, by purchasing Lord Alan Sugar's 50 per cent stake.
  • This move concludes a 14-year business partnership that originated when Pellereau secured investment from Lord Sugar on the BBC reality series.
  • Lord Sugar, who initially invested £250,000 in 2011, received a "significant return on investment" from the undisclosed buyout sum.
  • Pellereau, who will remain Stylpro's chief executive, expressed deep gratitude for Lord Sugar's invaluable mentorship and guidance.
  • Stylpro specialises in innovative electrical beauty technology, such as LED face masks and makeup brush cleaners, and is stocked globally.

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