Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(01 of09)
Open Image ModalEvan has been presenting Radio 4's Today programme since 2008, when he took over from Carolyn Quinn. He said one of the best things about radio work is that "you can look things up on Wikipedia while you're on air". Better keep that iPad handy on Newsnight!
Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(02 of09)
Open Image ModalBefore that, he was the BBC economics editor, which meant he appeared on radio and TV constantly, analysing economic developments.
Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(03 of09)
Open Image ModalEvan is a keen motorcyclist, using this method of transport to get to work, with his current starting time of 3.30am. (Pic: Shara Henderson)
Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(04 of09)
Open Image ModalHe used to write his own blog 'Evanomics', making a valiant effort to explain economics as they affected housing, employment, benefits, etc., in terms the man in the street would understand, His blog included a piece on how to choose the best wine.
Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(05 of09)
Open Image ModalEvan crossed picket lines in 2005 when many of the BBC's news staff went out on strike over planned job cuts. He worked during another strike in 2010, except this time he technically didn't cross the picket line, because arriving at work at 3.30am meant he entered the building before the 'line' had, in fact, formed.
Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(06 of09)
Open Image ModalEvan revealed he was "tortured" by the knowledge he was gay, finding it difficult to break it to his parents, whom he told over Christmas lunch. His brother lightened the mood by saying, "At least you're not black." Evanlives with a French landscape architect called Guillaume Baltz.
Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(07 of09)
Open Image ModalIn his pre-broadcasting days as an economist, Evan once wrote a paper arguing strongly that Britain's financial health depended strongly on its ties to the European Union.
Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(08 of09)
Open Image ModalEvan, an undoubtedly busy man, also presents BBC reality show 'Dragon's Den' - he's admitted his own favourite dragon is 'Strictly' alumna' Deborah Meaden.
Evan Davis: 9 Facts in 90 Seconds(09 of09)
Open Image ModalEvan's 'Today' programme interview with chancellor George Osborne drew a complaint from Downing Street for being "unacceptably hostile". Osborne reportedly received an apology. Paxman fans need not fear the show will go soft from the sound of things.