Kelly Hoppen joined the investor panel of the British television series Dragon's Den in series 11.
Hoppen is a British designer whose career is strongly associated with interior design. She became known for a distinctive style built around clean lines, neutral colours and a blend of contemporary and traditional elements. Her design expertise gave the panel a different professional background from investors primarily identified with retail, finance or technology.
Her arrival occurred many years after the programme's original series, so she was not part of the first panel. This timeline is an important distinction because Dragon's Den has had numerous investors, and viewers may remember later Dragons alongside the originals.
On the programme, Hoppen evaluated businesses involving design, consumer products and branding as well as broader commercial ideas. Her career also included work on interiors for homes, hotels, aircraft and other spaces, extending well beyond television.