James Caan first joined the Dragon's Den investment panel in 2007.
Caan became a Dragon during the programme's third series, taking a place on the panel after the show had already established its original line-up. He was known for building businesses in recruitment and later for investment activity through his private-equity interests.
His appearance illustrates how the panel evolved over time. Dragon's Den has regularly replaced or added investors, allowing the programme to introduce different industries, personalities and approaches to valuation. A new Dragon's arrival can also change the balance between cautious offers, aggressive negotiations and specialist expertise.
James Caan is not the same person as the British film producer of the same surname, and the two are often confused in general searches. The Dragon's Den investor was born Nazim Khan and became prominent in the recruitment industry before his television career.