Presenter of Dragon’s Den Evan Davis has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Coventry University in Business Administration, for his work on Finance Journalism and Economics editorial. He has also been the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, after having served six years as the BBC’s economics editor. His work and services to the financial world has been recognised and has made him a famous household name.

Before his career in broadcasting took off he worked as an economist for the Institute for Fiscal Studies and London Business School’s Centre for Business Strategy. His expertise has demonstrated his strong abilities to make difficult issues available and accessible to the public. Vice Chancellor of Coventry University, Professor Madeleine Atkins comments “His contribution to financial journalism and the way he continues to make the most complicated issues accessible has not only made him a household name but also a respected authority on his subject.”