Evan Davis has hosted the BBC series Dragons' Den since its launch in 2005.
Davis is a British broadcaster and economist who became the programme's presenter when the UK edition began. In that role, he introduces the entrepreneurs, explains the pitch process and helps guide viewers through the negotiations with the Dragons.
His presenting role is separate from that of the investors. Davis has not normally been one of the people offering money or taking equity; the panel members make those investment decisions. This distinction can cause confusion because the presenter is a visible and recurring part of every episode.
Davis also became known for BBC news and current-affairs broadcasting, including presenting Newsnight and later the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. His long association with Dragons' Den makes him one of the programme's most consistent on-screen figures.