Which interior designer joined the Dragon’s Den panel in 2013?

Kelly Hoppen joined the Dragon’s Den panel in 2013.

Hoppen is a British interior designer whose work is associated with a restrained style using neutral colours, clean lines and balanced forms. She built a prominent design career before becoming a television investor.

Her Dragon’s Den tenure brought design, luxury goods and brand-building experience to the panel. That background made her distinct from Dragons whose main expertise came from retail chains, manufacturing or financial services.

Hoppen’s joining year is often mixed up with the arrival of other women on the programme. Deborah Meaden joined much earlier, while Sara Davies and Jenny Campbell became Dragons in later periods. The 2013 date identifies Hoppen’s first entry to the investment panel.