Evan Davis hosted the BBC series Dragons' Den from its first series through series eight.
Davis, a British journalist and broadcaster, became the programme’s original presenter when the UK edition launched in 2005. His role included introducing the entrepreneurs, explaining the pitch format and guiding viewers through the negotiations.
He remained associated with the show for its first eight series. The presenter’s job is different from that of the dragons: presenters do not normally invest in the businesses, while the dragons assess the pitches and decide whether to make offers.
Davis later became especially associated with BBC current-affairs broadcasting, including Newsnight and The Today Programme. Because several well-known broadcasters have fronted business and reality programmes, his Dragons' Den role can be confused with later presenters of the series.