Evan Davis replaced Adrian Chiles as presenter of the British television series Dragon's Den from its third series.
Davis became the programme's presenter after Chiles hosted the first two series. His background in broadcasting and economics suited a format built around investment proposals, company valuations and questions about business performance.
The presenter does not normally decide whether an entrepreneur receives an offer. That role belongs to the dragons, who question the pitch and choose whether to negotiate. The presenter instead provides continuity and helps viewers follow the sequence of pitches.
Davis remained strongly associated with Dragon's Den for many years. He is also known for presenting BBC programmes including Newsnight and The Bottom Line. The change from Chiles to Davis is therefore an important early milestone in the British show's history, rather than a change to its investment format.