Evan Davis presented the UK television programme Dragon's Den from its first episode in 2005.
Davis is a British journalist, broadcaster and economist. He became the presenter of Dragon's Den when the BBC launched the British edition, acting as the link between entrepreneurs and the panel of investors. His role included introducing pitches, clarifying proposals and guiding the studio discussion.
The presenter is not one of the dragons. The dragons are the investors who decide whether to make an offer, while Davis manages the programme’s presentation and questioning structure. This distinction can cause confusion because the presenter is present throughout many pitches.
Davis later became widely known for presenting BBC news and current-affairs programmes, including Newsnight and PM on BBC Radio 4. His long association with Dragon's Den began before those later broadcasting roles became his most prominent work.