Evan Davis presented the BBC's UK television programme Dragons' Den from its launch in 2005.
Davis is a British journalist, broadcaster and economist. Before joining Dragons' Den, he was widely known for his work with the BBC, including economics and business reporting. His role on the programme was to introduce the pitches and provide continuity around the investors' negotiations.
The presenter is separate from the dragons: the dragons assess the businesses, while the presenter guides viewers through each pitch and its outcome. This distinction matters because the investor panel has changed repeatedly, whereas Davis was the recognisable host associated with the programme's early years.
Davis later became especially associated with BBC political and news broadcasting, including presenting Newsnight. His career therefore spans business journalism, current affairs and television presentation. Questions about Dragons' Den presenters can be confused with questions about the investors, but Davis did not sit on the panel as a dragon.