The Dragon Bannatyne in the UK television programme Dragons' Den is named Duncan Bannatyne.
Duncan Bannatyne is a Scottish entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. He became widely known to television audiences through his role as an investor on Dragons' Den, where he evaluated businesses and negotiated possible deals with entrepreneurs.
Before becoming a television personality, Bannatyne built businesses in several sectors. His career included ventures in ice cream, property, hotels, health clubs and care homes. This varied commercial background shaped the practical questions he asked contestants about costs, margins and growth.
His surname is sometimes confused with those of other Dragons because the programme's panel has included several prominent investors with distinctive names. The first name Duncan is the identifying detail here. Bannatyne also received an OBE for charitable and business-related contributions, and he has written autobiographical books about his life and career.