Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Lioness legend Karen, is the lead female pundit for both men’s and women’s football, across TNT and ITV. She is also the reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion, winning both the coveted glitterball trophy and the hearts of the nation in the 2025 final alongside her dance... Read more
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Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Lioness legend Karen, is the lead female pundit for both men’s and women’s football, across TNT and ITV. She is also the reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion, winning both the coveted glitterball trophy and the hearts of the nation in the 2025 final alongside her dance partner Carlos Gu.
With 144 caps, Karen is England’s third most-capped player, competing at four World Cups, four European Championships and the London Olympics before retiring in 2019.
Aside from her incredible playing and broadcast career, Karen has secured a name for herself as a trailblazer in the advancement of women in sport. In 2022 she began leading a landmark government review with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, into the ‘Future of Women’s Football’ in the UK, every recommendation of which was successfully backed by the government in 2023. In the same year, she hosted ITV series ‘Leaders of the Pack’ which saw her have candid conversations with key figures in women’s international football.
Karen made history at the men’s World Cup 2022 as part of the first all-female line-up to analyse a men’s football game. Summer 2024 saw her lead the ITV coverage of the men’s Euros, including the nail-biter final England against Spain. She again lead the way on ITV for the historic 2025 women’s Euro win for the Lionesses.
Along with her best friend Jill Scott, she co-hosts their podcast ‘Long Story Short’, a hilarious and nostalgic delve into the stories of their friendship, through their football years and beyond.
Karen is often booked to speak at major corporate events, that look to her expertise that comes from playing elite level sport and how this can be applied to business. She is a Global Ambassador for Pepsi and sponsored by Nike, whilst regularly working with major brands like BMW, Heineken, Booking.com, Continental Tyres, Violife and more.
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Karen Carney OBE's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Karen tailored to your event.
Karen Carney OBE speaks on Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Karen to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Karen Carney OBE for events worldwide, subject to Karen's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Karen Carney OBE is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Karen can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Karen Carney OBE on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Karen can offer.
Karen Carney OBE delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Karen Carney OBE's areas of expertise include Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Karen's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Karen Carney OBE can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of Karen's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Karen Carney OBE is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Karen Carney OBE, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Karen's current availability for your dates.