Peter Jones is the Dragon who founded Phones International Group.
Phones International Group was established by Jones in 1998 as a telecommunications business. The company operated in mobile-phone distribution and related communications services, reflecting Jones's long-standing interest in technology and consumer electronics. It became one of the businesses associated with his rise as an entrepreneur and investor.
Jones joined the original Dragon's Den panel when the UK series launched in 2005. His portfolio and public profile have made him one of the programme's most recognisable investors. He is also associated with businesses in technology, media, property, and retail, so the telecommunications company is only one part of his wider business history.
The other names are all linked with the programme, but their best-known companies differ. Theo Paphitis built a retail empire, Duncan Bannatyne developed businesses including health clubs, and Touker Suleyman became known for fashion and manufacturing investments.