Evan Davis hosted the British TV programme Dragon's Den from its launch in 2005.
Davis is a British journalist, broadcaster and economist who became the programme's presenter when the BBC brought the format to the United Kingdom. As host, he introduces entrepreneurs, explains the proposed deals and guides viewers through the negotiations between founders and investors.
His role is separate from that of the Dragons. The Dragons assess businesses and may offer money in exchange for equity, while Davis remains an impartial presenter. This distinction can cause confusion because he frequently stands beside the entrepreneurs during their pitches.
Davis later became well known for presenting other BBC programmes, including Newsnight. Dragon's Den itself continued with changing investor line-ups, but Davis was the recognisable presenter associated with the show's early and long-running British format.