Evan Davis presented the UK television show Dragon's Den from 2005 to 2013.
Davis became the programme's main presenter when the BBC launched the British version in 2005. He introduced entrepreneurs, explained the investment pitches and spoke to the business owners after they left the Dragons' panel. His calm, analytical style became closely associated with the show's early years.
Davis is an economist and broadcaster who joined the BBC in the 1990s. Before Dragon's Den, he was known for presenting business and economic news, including work on BBC Radio 4 and Newsnight. His background helped him explain company valuations, equity offers and investment negotiations to viewers.
A common mix-up is confusing Davis with Adrian Chiles, who presented the first two series. Davis took over in 2007 and remained the regular presenter until 2013, when Michel Roux Jr. and later other presenters became associated with the programme. The presenter does not decide which businesses receive investment; that decision belongs to the Dragons.