James Caan (businessman)
James Caan CBE (born Nazim Khan; 28 December 1960) is a British-Pakistani entrepreneur and television personality.
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| Born | Nazim Khan Urdu: ناظم خان 28 December 1960 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani-British |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Dragons' Den |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | www |
He was an investor on the BBC television programme Dragons' Den, in which he was one of the Dragons from 2007 to 2010. More recently, he has hosted The Business Class on CNBC, a series which sees him joined by experts from a cross-section of industries to analyse and advise innovative UK small and medium enterprises. He is also Chairman of the UK Government's Start Up Loans Scheme.
Caan founded the recruitment company Alexander Mann in 1985, which he sold in 2002. In 1993, he co-founded the executive head-hunting firm Humana International, and sold his stake in 1999. He is also the founder and CEO of the UK-based private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw.