Which businesswoman joined Dragon's Den as an investor in 2011?

Hilary Devey joined Dragon's Den as an investor in 2011.

Devey was an English businesswoman and television personality who became widely known for her work in freight and logistics. She founded Pall-Ex, a palletised freight network, and her commercial background shaped the practical, operations-focused viewpoint she brought to the programme.

She joined Dragon's Den for the ninth series, which aired in 2011. Her time on the show helped connect the panel's negotiations with issues such as distribution, transport costs, customer service, and the challenge of expanding a network-based company.

Hilary Devey is sometimes mixed up with later female Dragons. Jenny Campbell joined in 2017, while Sara Davies joined in 2019. Deborah Meaden arrived much earlier, in 2006. The 2011 date specifically identifies Devey's entry to the British investment panel.