Touker Suleyman first became a Dragon on BBC's Dragon's Den in 2015.
Suleyman joined the programme for its thirteenth series. He brought extensive experience in fashion, manufacturing and retail, and became particularly associated with investments involving consumer products and scalable retail businesses.
Born in Famagusta, Cyprus, Suleyman moved to the United Kingdom and built a business career that included ownership of fashion and retail companies. His television role followed decades of commercial activity rather than serving as the starting point of his career.
The year can be distinguished from Kelly Hoppen's 2013 arrival and Sara Davies's 2019 debut. Suleyman's appointment was part of a later refresh of the BBC panel.