Peter Jones has served as Dragon's Den's longest-standing dragon.
Jones has been a member of the British panel since the programme began in 2005. His business interests have included telecommunications, technology, media and retail, giving him a broad investment profile during the show's long run.
The distinction is about continuous service on the British programme, not necessarily who has appeared in the greatest number of individual scenes or made the most memorable deals. Other famous investors, including Deborah Meaden and Duncan Bannatyne, have also had substantial runs, but Jones remained part of the core panel across the programme's many series.
Jones is also associated with the Peter Jones Foundation, which supports education and entrepreneurship. His long tenure makes him one of the defining figures in the British format and a consistent link between the first series and later line-ups.