Theo Paphitis is a Greek-Cypriot British retail magnate and entrepreneur, widely recognized as the owner and chairman of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group. This group includes prominent high street brands such as stationery chain Ryman, homewares specialist Robert Dyas, lingerie retailer Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre. He is also a familiar face on television, appearing as an investor on the BBC business programme Dragons' Den.