Who is Karren Brady’s husband Paul Peschisolido?
PAUL Peschisolido had a successful football career as both a player and manager, spanning over 20 years.
Here we look at Karen Brady's husband's life, career and net worth.
Who is Paul Peschisolido?
Born May 25, 1971, Paolo Pasquale Peschisolido is a Canadian former footballer and the husband of Karren Brady.
Paul started his career at Canadian Soccer League club Toronto Blizzard before joining Birmingham City in 1992, where he became top goalscorer in each of his two seasons with the club.
Throughout his career, Paul spent 16 seasons in England and played for nine different clubs, including Fulham, Norwich City and Derby County.
He also made over 50 appearances for his native Canada's international side.
After he retired, Paul became manager of Burton Albion in 2009, where he later admitted he turned down the chance to sign former England striker Jamie Vardy.
Peschisolido was even inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2013.
What's his net worth?
Paul has made a fortune thanks to his football career.
Most outlets put his net worth at around £20million.
Meanwhile, his wife Karren is worth a whopping £85million.
When did he marry Karren Brady and do they have any children?
Paul married "The First Lady of Football" Karren Brady in 1996.
The two met in 1993 after Karren became managing director of Birmingham City while Paul was still playing for the club.
Before they were married, Karren sold her soon-to-be husband to Stoke City for £400,000 in 1994.
Speaking of his wife's success in January 2011, Paul said: "The top business people in this country are desperate for her to join their boards.
"Look what she did for Birmingham. They bought it for a quid and sold it for £80million. And West Ham for £20million?
"She's a genius when it comes to business."
They have two children together, Sophia and Paolo.
Paul's daughter Sophia has also forged a career for herself as a successful fashion model.
When does The Apprentice 2024 start and how can I watch it?
The first episode of the 18th series of The Apprentice will air on Thursday, February 1, 2024 on BBC One.
The contestants will have to impress Lord Sugar, Baroness Brady and Tim Campbell across a series of business-based challenges.
Campbell was the first winner of the series in 2005, and will be one of Lord Sugar's aides during the series, watching how contestants perform in tasks.
Campbell will once again assist Sugar after standing in for Claude Littner for the last two series, after Littner suffered serious injuries in an accident in 2021.
This years contestants will hope to follow in the footsteps of Marnie Swindells, who won series 17 with her idea of opening her own boxing gym, with Sugar investing £250,000 into her business.