Baroness Karren Brady | Keynote Speaker

Baroness Karren Brady | Keynote Speaker

Baroness Karren Brady CBE is a leading British businesswoman, entrepreneur and television personality. Renowned for her sharp business acumen and dynamic leadership, she inspires audiences with powerful lessons on ambition, resilience and turning challenges into success in competitive, high-pressure industries.

Sample Talks

  • How to Build a World-Class Culture
  • Turning a Failing Business into a Global Brand
  • Leadership, Ambition and Resilience
  • Breaking Barriers: Women in Business and Leadership
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Achieving Success in Any Industry
  • The Key Ingredients of High-Performing Teams

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Biography

Introduction

Baroness Karren Brady CBE is one of the UK’s most prominent and respected business figures, celebrated for her pioneering leadership, entrepreneurial achievements and advocacy for women in business. As CEO of West Ham United Football Club and a life peer in the House of Lords, she is a powerful example of resilience, ambition and innovation in action.

Often referred to as the “First Lady of Football”, Karren’s remarkable career has seen her transform struggling organisations into thriving brands while championing diversity and inclusion in business.

Professional Background & Credentials

Karren Brady’s career began in advertising sales before she joined Birmingham City Football Club in 1993 as Managing Director at just 23 years old. Tasked with rescuing the club from administration, she turned its fortunes around, transforming it into a profitable, publicly listed company valued at £82 million when sold in 2009.

In 2010, she joined West Ham United FC, where she led negotiations for the club’s landmark move to London’s 60,000-seat Olympic Stadium and helped position West Ham as one of the world’s fastest-growing football brands, valued at £800 million.

Alongside her work in sport, Karren has served as a Government Business Ambassador, Small Business Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Chairman of Mentore, an organisation that champions female leadership in business. She also holds several non-executive directorships across major organisations, including in media, retail and sport.

A bestselling author and television personality, Karren has appeared as Alan Sugar’s trusted aide on BBC One’s The Apprentice for over a decade, offering sharp business insights and candid advice.

Speaking Style & Audience Value

Karren Brady is a compelling and charismatic keynote speaker whose presentations combine humour, honesty and practical business wisdom. Her talks offer audiences a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in high-pressure environments, drawing on decades of…

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