Duncan Bannatyne is known for founding the Bannatyne fitness and spa business and for appearing as a Dragon on the UK television show Dragon's Den.
The Bannatyne Group developed from Bannatyne's business interests in health clubs, gyms and spas. Its facilities expanded across the United Kingdom and made his name strongly associated with leisure, fitness and wellness.
Bannatyne joined the Dragon's Den panel in the early years of the British series. His investment style was often linked to straightforward commercial propositions and businesses that could grow through locations, customers and recurring sales.
The Bannatyne Group is distinct from Bannatyne's earlier care-home and hotel interests. His career has included several sectors, but the fitness-and-spa company is the business most directly reflected in the group's name.