Evan Davis replaced Adrian Chiles as presenter of the British television show Dragons' Den.
Davis became the programme's presenter from its third series, following Chiles's work on the first two series. Although the investors are the most visible figures in the format, the presenter provides the links between pitches and helps explain the entrepreneurs' businesses to the audience.
Davis is an economist and broadcaster who was already known for presenting business and current-affairs programmes. His background made him a natural fit for a show built around company valuations, revenue, margins and negotiation.
The presenter does not decide whether an entrepreneur receives an offer. That decision belongs to the dragons, who assess the pitch and may negotiate over the amount invested and the percentage of equity requested. Davis's long tenure means many viewers remember him as the show's defining host, even though Adrian Chiles presented the launch.