Brady announces West Ham exit

TL;DR

Karren Brady has announced her departure as deputy-chair of West Ham after 16 years. She will focus on other business interests and her role in the House of Lords.

Key points

Karren Brady announced her departure from West Ham.
She served as deputy-chair for 16 years.
Brady will focus on other business interests and her role in the House of Lords.
She has a long business relationship with David Sullivan.
The club moved to the London Stadium during her tenure.

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Karren Brady has announced her decision step down as deputy-chair of West Ham and will leave the club.

Brady departs after 16 years, working with joint-chairman Daniel Kretinsky and David Sullivan on the board, to focus on other business interests and her role in the House of Lords.

During the 57-year-old Baroness' tenure the club completed their move from Upton Park to the London Stadium, which was built as the flagship venue for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Brady's exit sees the end of a near-40-year business relationship with Sullivan, who first appointed her in March 1993 at Birmingham City.

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

"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."