Amshold Group Limited is a British private holding company owned by businessman and television personality Alan Sugar. The company acts as the principal investment and ownership vehicle for Lord Sugar’s private business interests, including companies wholly owned by him and ventures formed through partnerships arising from the BBC television programme The Apprentice.
History
Amshold Group Limited was established in 1999 as the holding structure for Alan Sugar’s post-Amstrad business activities. Through Amshold, Sugar manages a diversified portfolio of companies operating across property, aviation services, digital media, recruitment, and healthcare.
Headquarters
In March 2013, Amshold’s headquarters building in Loughton, Essex, received a Building Design Award in recognition of its architectural quality.
The award was received on behalf of the company by James Hughes, then Property Director of Amshold Group Limited.
Subsidiaries
Amshold Group Limited owns or has owned interests in a number of companies, including:
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Amsprop
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Amsair
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Amscreen
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Amshold Securities
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Amstar Media
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AvenTOM
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Hyper Recruitment Solutions
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Dr Leah Clinics & Skin Care
Legal matters
In 2013, Amshold Group Limited was involved in an employment tribunal case brought by Stella English, winner of the sixth series of
The Apprentice.
The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding in favour of Amshold Group Limited.
Subsequent media reports noted legal proceedings related to costs, which were later resolved without costs being awarded against English.
See also
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List of conglomerates
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Economy of the United Kingdom
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Alfarisi
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