Evan Davis presented the British television series Dragons' Den from its launch until 2013.
Davis is a British economist, journalist and broadcaster who became the programme's original presenter. His role included introducing entrepreneurs, explaining the investment proposals and guiding viewers through the discussions in the Den. The presenter is not one of the investors: the Dragons decide whether to make offers, while the host provides continuity and context.
The programme began in 2005 and Davis remained associated with it through its early years, when the original format and panel became familiar to British viewers. He left the presenting role in 2013, after which other presenters took over the job.
A common mix-up is to identify a Dragon as the host because the investors dominate the screen. Davis, however, was positioned outside the panel and did not negotiate equity. His wider broadcasting career has included BBC News and Radio 4, making Dragons' Den one part of a long career in journalism and television.