Evan Davis presented the UK television programme Dragon's Den from its 2005 launch.
Davis is a British journalist, economist and broadcaster who became the programme's presenter when it began. His role was to guide viewers through the entrepreneurs' pitches, introduce the investors and explain the progress of negotiations.
The presenter is separate from the Dragons themselves. The investors question applicants and decide whether to make offers, while Davis provides continuity and context around the pitch-room action. This distinction can cause confusion because the panel members are much more visible during each pitch.
Davis also became known for work in BBC news and current affairs, including presenting Newsnight. His background helped give Dragon's Den a clear, interview-led structure rather than presenting the programme as a purely unscripted panel discussion.