TV personality and eminent sports executive Karren Brady is undoubtedly a household name following her tremendous achievements in business and media. She has appeared alongside Lord Sugar on BBC One’s The Apprentice since March 2008 as his much trusted aide. Baroness Brady is the current vice-chairman of West Ham United football club. Prior to this, Brady held the position of Managing Director for Birmingham FC in 2002, becoming the first woman to hold such a prestigious position in the top flight of English football at the astounding age of 23.
Brady’s incredible career has seen her write regularly for The Sun and Woman & Home magazine. She has published four books, including two novels. Her latest and unquestionably most celebrated book, Strong Women, became a Sunday Times bestseller, aimed at inspiring women in business, something Brady is renowned for. Brady was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to entrepreneurship and the advancement of women in business.
Brady’s immeasurable success saw her take on the role of non-executive director at Channel 4 before she left to take a position at Syco, a media giant owned by Simon Cowell and Sony. In 2014, Brady was elevated to the House of Lords as a Conservative life peer. In July 2017, she was appointed by Sir Philip Green to the position of chairman at Taveta, owners of the Arcadia Group. One of the UK’s most successful businesswomen and a limitlessly inspiring figure, Karren Brady is a perfect choice for motivational speeches, guest appearances and brand partnerships.