Who Is Mark Daeche? All about Amanda Cronin’s Ex-Husband

Amanda Cronin has quickly become one of the most talked-about stars on The Real Housewives of London. While her fashion, sharp one-liners, and bold personality are winning fans, her personal life is also making headlines. One big question viewers ask is about her ex-husband, Mark Daeche.

Who is Mark Daeche?

Mark Daeche is a 58-year-old British entrepreneur. He is best known as the ex-husband of millionaire model-turned-businesswoman Amanda Cronin.

Mark is also a successful businessman. He co-founded First Utility in 2008, an energy and broadband company that grew into the UK’s largest independent supplier before Shell acquired it in 2018 and renamed it Shell Energy. Earlier in his career, he also co-founded First Telecom, serving as Vice-Chairman until it was sold in 2000.

How did Amanda and Mark meet?

The pair first met at a dinner in London’s Nobu restaurant. Mark later said it was “love at first sight” when he saw Amanda.

After dating for one year, they got engaged. Mark proposed with a 40-carat sapphire ring worth £250,000. They married in 2013 in a glamorous ceremony in Morocco. Their marriage took them across London, Monaco, France, and Geneva, as Mark’s business kept him traveling globally.

Divorce and Split

By 2017, their marriage began to struggle. Amanda later revealed that Mark became more focused on work and increasingly stressed. She said, “For 18 months, it felt like he was mean to me at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”

The couple divorced in 2019. Amanda reportedly received a large settlement, though the exact amount was never revealed. Reports suggest that Mark’s net worth is between $50 and $70 million, which fueled speculation about the size of the divorce payout.

Do they have children?

Amanda has a daughter named Sofia from a previous marriage. She also became stepmother to Mark’s children from his earlier relationship. However, Amanda and Mark did not have children together.