Which Dragon's Den investor became chairman of the British retail chain Ryman?

Theo Paphitis became chairman of the British retail chain Ryman.

Theo Paphitis is a Greek-Cypriot-born British retailer and entrepreneur. He is closely associated with the development and ownership of major British retail businesses, including Ryman, the stationery and office-supplies chain. His career in retail gave him practical experience in stores, purchasing, branding and expansion.

That background shaped his role as a Dragon's Den investor. Paphitis often focused on whether a product could reach customers through retail distribution, whether the margins were attractive and whether the entrepreneur understood the operational demands of scaling.

Ryman is sometimes confused with Paphitis's other retail interests, such as Robert Dyas and the lingerie business La Senza. These were separate businesses in his wider portfolio; Ryman is the chain most directly associated with his chairmanship.