Brady Steps Down As West Ham Vice-Chair

Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of Premier League club West Ham after 16 years.

The businesswoman, who was appointed in January 2010 by then joint-chairs David Sullivan and David Gold, left on 15 April.

In a statement, Brady said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside the board, management, players, staff and supporters at West Ham United.

“Together we have achieved remarkable milestones, but the highlight for me will always be lifting the Uefa Europa Conference League trophy – a moment that will stay with me forever.

“I am deeply grateful for the relationships, challenges and opportunities that have shaped my time at the club.”

Brady’s arrival at West Ham followed more than 16 years at Birmingham City, where she was appointed managing director aged 23 in 1993. She later became the youngest managing director of a UK public limited company when she floated the club on the London Stock Exchange in 1997.

At West Ham, Brady oversaw the club’s move from Upton Park to London Stadium in 2016, beating Tottenham to secure the tenancy, as well as Declan Rice’s £105m transfer to Arsenal.

On the field, the club achieved European success, reaching the Europa League semi-finals in 2021-22 and winning the 2022-23 Conference League – their first major trophy since 1980.

West Ham have spent 14 consecutive seasons in the Premier League, but are in danger of relegation to the Championship, sitting just two points clear of 18th-placed Tottenham with five matches to play.