Evan Davis hosted the British Dragon's Den from its launch until 2023.
Davis is a British economist, journalist and broadcaster. He became the programme's presenter when the BBC adaptation began in 2005, introducing entrepreneurs and guiding the pitch process while the investors questioned each business.
The presenter is separate from the Dragons. The Dragons decide whether to invest, negotiate terms and assess the founders, while the presenter explains the format and moves the programme between pitches. This distinction matters because the show's publicity often focuses more on investors than on its host.
Davis's Dragon's Den tenure lasted through many changes to the panel. He left the programme in 2023, after which the BBC appointed a new presenter. His long association with the series makes him the host most closely linked with its early and middle periods.