Born in Singapore, 32-year-old Lucinda began her career in risk management before working in various roles involving IT in the financial sector.
This year, the beret-wearing beauty battled it out against 15 other contenders in the race to become Sir Alan's Apprentice 2008. Hat's off to Lucinda as she became the most successful candidate in the history of the show by being on the winning team in eight out of ten tasks. Unfortunately, fifth-placed Lucinda was fired by Sir Alan who said she was 'too zany' to stay.
Lucinda now lives in Edinburgh where she is a keen aromatherapist, harpist and scuba diver. Since The Apprentice, Lucinda has been very busy presenting on BBC TV, working with The Prince's Trust, consulting for small businesses, lecturing and developing a range of aromatherapy products.
Lucinda describes her current hair do as 'oh dear' and had never even used a hairdryer until she appeared The Apprentice.
She thinks she'll bring 'enthusiasm, creativity and a caring side' to The Academy. She admits she's not good at taking orders, admitting: 'I want to be giving them!'