Evan Davis hosted the BBC television series Dragons' Den from its 2005 debut until 2012. He guided entrepreneurs through their pitches and managed the questioning from the investor panel.
Davis was the programme's original presenter in the United Kingdom. His role was different from that of the Dragons: he did not normally invest, but introduced the businesses, kept the pitch process moving and clarified offers when negotiations became complicated.
He left the regular presenting role after the 2011 series, with the transition completed before the 2012 series. The programme subsequently used other presenters, including BBC journalist and broadcaster Duncan Bannatyne for a brief period and later more permanent hosts.
Davis is also known for presenting BBC economics and politics programmes, including The Bottom Line and Newsnight. His economics background helped make financial terms such as valuation, equity and turnover understandable to viewers.