Evan Davis

Evan Davis is a prominent British economist, journalist, and broadcaster, renowned for his insightful analysis of economic and social issues. Born on April 8, 1962, in Malvern, Worcestershire, Davis pursued Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at St John's College, Oxford, graduating with first-class honors. He furthered his studies with a Master of Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. Before transitioning to journalism, Davis worked as an economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the London Business School .

Davis began his broadcasting career with the BBC in 1993 as an economics correspondent. He served as the Economics Editor from 2001 to 2008, before becoming the main presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. In 2014, he took over as the host of Newsnight, a role he held until 2018. Since then, Davis has been the presenter of PM, a weekday evening news and current affairs programme on Radio 4, and continues to host Dragons' Den, the BBC2 business reality show .

One of Evan Davis's notable quotes is:

“If you're not making some mistakes, it probably means you're not trying hard enough.”

This reflects his belief in the value of learning from errors and pushing boundaries. Another memorable line is:

“Nice guys finish last, but we get to sleep in.”

This highlights his perspective on the rewards of integrity and patience. Through his work and words, Davis continues to influence public discourse on economics and society.