Touker Suleyman first joined the regular Dragons' Den investment panel in 2015. He became part of the programme’s changing line-up after building a career in fashion, retail and manufacturing.
Suleyman is a British-Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur. He is associated with the fashion brand Hawes & Curtis and with Ghost, the British clothing label he acquired and helped revive. Those experiences informed his interest in products, branding and retail distribution.
Joining in 2015 places Suleyman after the programme’s original Dragons, including Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Duncan Bannatyne. His arrival was part of the show’s continuing refresh rather than its initial launch. He has also appeared in other business and investment television contexts.