Kelly Hoppen joined Dragons' Den in 2013 and founded the interior-design company Kelly Hoppen Interiors.
Kelly Hoppen is a British interior designer whose work is associated with a style combining clean lines, neutral colours, and an East-meets-West design influence. She built a design business and developed collections spanning interiors, furniture, and related products.
Her Dragons' Den appointment added a design and luxury-brand perspective to the panel. She is sometimes confused with Deborah Meaden because both are prominent British businesswomen who appeared as Dragons, but their professional backgrounds are different: Hoppen is principally known for interior design, while Meaden built her career across consumer and leisure businesses.
Kelly Hoppen's television appearance was part of the programme's continuing evolution beyond its original investors. The panel changed over time, with guest and later Dragons bringing specialist experience from different industries.