In the BBC television show Dragon's Den, Theo Paphitis was the investor associated with the retail chain Ryman.
Paphitis became closely linked with Ryman, the British stationery and office-supplies retailer. His business career also included investments in other retail and consumer brands, giving him extensive experience in shops, purchasing and customer-facing operations.
That retail background shaped his approach on Dragon's Den. He often focused on whether an entrepreneur understood the customer, could present a product clearly and had a realistic route to selling it at scale.
Ryman is sometimes confused with businesses founded by other Dragons because the panel has included several major retailers and brand owners. In the programme's business context, Paphitis is the Dragon most specifically associated with Ryman.