Arlene Dickinson (born October 8, 1956) is a South African Canadian businesswoman, investor, author, and television personality.

Born in Germiston, Union of South Africa, and raised in Canada, Dickinson graduated from high school in Calgary, Alberta.

When her former Dragons' Den co-star Kevin O'Leary entered the leadership race for the Conservative Party of Canada, she responded by saying that he "has this notion that greed is good."

[7] Over the years, Dickinson has served on boards including Ad Rodeo, Kids Help Phone, and the Calgary Municipal Lands Corporation.

[14] In 2012, Dickinson guest starred as a past version of herself on the Canadian television period drama Murdoch Mysteries, in the episode called "Invention Convention", as a possible investor.

[16] In 2017, Dickinson hosted Under New Management, a television special in which she guided aspiring new entrepreneurs in the process of purchasing a business.

[22] Dickinson was the national spokesperson for Breakfast Clubs of Canada to help raise awareness of the importance of children having a nutritious start to the day.