in Coffee Republic, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Top Shop, Julian Graves and Waitrose. In 2007, Hashemi sold 50% of Skinny Candy to Glisten Plc. Charity work Hashemi is a supporter of The Princes Trust, donating a portion of royalties of Anyone Can Do It to the youth charity. She sits on the NSPCC Corporate Development Board and is a Patron of Child Bereavement UK. She fronted a government campaign in 2004 for Skills for Business to encourage employers to develop staff skills. Awards and recognition She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2012 Birthday Honours for services to the UK economy and to charity. She has been named on various power lists, including the Independent on Sunday. World Economic Forum, Davos: Young Global Leader Management Today: Top 35 Women in British business under 35 Independent on Sunday: 20 most powerful women in Britain References External links Official website Alumni of the University of Bristol British women in business British motivational speakers Businesspeople in coffee Living people National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children people Officers of the Order of the British Empire People educated at the City of London School for Girls 1967 births