Türker Süleyman

Touker Suleyman is a British-Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur and investor, best known for Dragons’ Den (BBC). He built a fashion empire through brands like Hawes & Curtis and Ghost, becoming a multimillionaire investor with decades of retail experience.

Overview

Türker Süleyman's Profile

Touker Suleyman was born on 4 August 1953 in Famagusta, Cyprus, into a Turkish Cypriot family. He moved to London as a child and grew up in South London, where his family worked in the restaurant business.

He attended Peckham Manor Secondary School and faced early health challenges, including a serious hand infection. These experiences, along with his father’s work ethic, shaped his drive to succeed in business.

Suleyman began his business career in the fashion industry, eventually founding Low Profile Group in the 1980s. He later acquired struggling brands such as Hawes & Curtis (2001) and Ghost (2008), turning them into profitable companies.

In 2015, he joined Dragons’ Den (BBC) as an investor, where entrepreneurs pitch for funding. He is known for his retail expertise and direct investment style.

He lives in London and maintains a relatively private personal life, focusing on business ventures and mentoring entrepreneurs.

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Divorced

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Children

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Tashia Sulyeman

Biological child

Taya Sulyeman

Biological child

Education

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  • Completed secondary education at Peckham Manor Secondary School

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income from appearances on Dragon's Den - $15,000 per episode
  • Revenue from his retail brand Hawes & Curtis and Ghost, raking in about $36 million annualy
  • Earnings from other investments including the ones he makes on Dragon's Den
  • Income from commercial and retail property investments

Awards

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  • National Reality TV Award - Best TV Judge, Dragon's Den (2023)

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