Kelly Hoppen joined the investor panel on BBC's Dragon's Den in 2013.
Hoppen is a British interior designer and entrepreneur known for her distinctive approach to residential and commercial interiors. Her style is often associated with neutral colours, clean lines and a blend of eastern and western design influences.
She joined Dragon's Den as a guest Dragon during the programme's eleventh series, which aired in 2013. Her appearances brought a design and lifestyle perspective to a panel otherwise strongly associated with retail, property, technology and finance.
Hoppen later became a familiar television personality through design programmes and business appearances. She should not be confused with Sara Davies, who joined the regular panel several years later, or with Deborah Meaden, another prominent female Dragon. The date in this question refers to Hoppen's first Dragon's Den panel appearance, not the founding year of her design company.