Evan Davis has hosted the British television show Dragons' Den since its launch.
Davis is a British broadcaster, economist and journalist who became the programme's presenter when the UK version began in 2005. His role is to introduce the entrepreneurs, manage the transitions between pitches and provide the audience with context about the negotiations.
The presenter is not one of the Dragons. The Dragons are the investors who question contestants and decide whether to make offers, while Davis acts as the programme's host and facilitator. This distinction matters because viewers sometimes describe the presenter as part of the investment panel.
Davis is also known for his work on BBC news and current-affairs programmes. His measured interviewing style became a recognisable part of Dragons' Den, particularly during tense negotiations over valuation, ownership and business plans. The investors have changed across the years, but Davis has remained associated with the UK format from its beginning.