Which Dragon joined the UK television show Dragon's Den in 2015, beginning with series 13?
Answer
Touker Suleyman
Touker Suleyman joined the UK television show Dragon's Den in 2015, beginning with series 13.
Suleyman is a British-Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur and investor known for his work in fashion, manufacturing and retail. He joined Dragon's Den after building businesses in clothing and acquiring the fashion brand Hawes & Curtis. He also became associated with the shirt company Ghost.
His investment interests on the programme have covered consumer products, retail concepts, technology and lifestyle businesses. Like the other Dragons, Suleyman evaluates a pitch by considering factors such as the product, market, valuation, competition and the entrepreneur's ability to execute the plan.
The timing is useful for distinguishing Suleyman from earlier investors. He did not belong to the original 2005 panel, and he joined after several established Dragons had already become familiar to viewers. Series 13 therefore marks his entry into the British version.