Overview
- Suleyman announced his decision on Saturday in an Instagram post and said his final filmed episodes will be broadcast later in 2026.
- He joined Dragons' Den in 2015 and over roughly a decade invested more than £3 million in businesses such as Tru Tension, Gener8 Ads, Mood Bears and BodyXCore.
- The 72-year-old retail entrepreneur framed the exit as a personal choice driven by reflection on priorities and a wish to mentor the next generation of founders.
- The BBC and fellow Dragons, including Peter Jones and Tej Lalvani, publicly praised his contribution, and the BBC's head of entertainment commissioning thanked him for his service.
- The show will continue with existing panel members while the BBC evaluates a successor, a change that opens a high-profile spot for a new investor and could shift on‑air dynamics for entrepreneurs and viewers.