Evan Davis hosted the first thirteen series of the BBC business programme Dragons' Den.
Davis, an economist and broadcaster, became the show's main presenter when the British version began. He introduced entrepreneurs, explained the stakes of each pitch and returned to some businesses after the negotiations to report on what happened next.
His role was different from that of the Dragons. Davis did not normally invest in the companies; instead, he acted as the programme's presenter and guide for viewers. This distinction can cause confusion because he was frequently present during the most important parts of a pitch.
Davis left Dragons' Den after series 13. He was later associated with major BBC news and current-affairs programmes, including Newsnight and PM on BBC Radio 4. The presenter role has since passed to other broadcasters, but Davis remains closely linked with the show's formative years.