Kelly Hoppen joined the British TV programme Dragon's Den in 2013 after establishing a career in interior design.
Hoppen is known for a design style associated with neutral colours, clean lines and a blend of eastern and western influences. Her professional work included residential and commercial interiors, product design and publishing, giving her a background different from Dragons whose careers were mainly in finance, retail or manufacturing.
She became a Dragon for the programme's eleventh series. Her time on the panel brought particular attention to branding, presentation and the visual identity of products. These considerations can be important in businesses that depend on packaging, interiors, fashion or consumer appeal.
Hoppen's name is sometimes confused with other female Dragons, especially Deborah Meaden, Hilary Devey and Sara Davies. They joined the programme in different years and came from different commercial backgrounds. Hoppen's defining pre-television career was interior design, and her first Dragon's Den appearance as a Dragon was in 2013.