The Dragon's Den investor Suleyman is named Touker Suleyman.
Touker Suleyman is a British-Cypriot entrepreneur, investor and retail businessman. He joined the UK Dragon's Den panel in 2015, bringing experience from fashion, manufacturing and retail. His business interests have included the clothing company Hawes & Curtis and the fashion brand Ghost, which he acquired and developed.
Suleyman's background differs from that of some technology-focused investors because much of his career was built through product manufacturing, sourcing and high-street retail. That experience is especially relevant when entrepreneurs present physical products, clothing, licensing ideas or businesses dependent on supply chains.
His first name is sometimes mistaken for a more familiar Turkish or Middle Eastern given name because it is less common in English-language coverage. Touker is the correct spelling used in his professional name and in Dragon's Den credits. He should also not be confused with the similarly named businessman and television personality Tej Lalvani, another former Dragon's Den investor.