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Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair
TL;DR
Baroness Karren Brady has resigned as vice-chair of West Ham after 16 years, effective April 15. She made the decision to leave in mid-February, having considered it since January.
Key points
- Karren Brady stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham.
- She served in the role for 16 years.
- Her resignation was effective on April 15, 2023.
- She made the decision to leave in mid-February.
- Brady was appointed by David Sullivan and David Gold.
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Brady was previously a managing director at Birmingham City [Getty Images]
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.
She told The Times she made the decision to leave in mid-February, having first started considering it in January.
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."
West Ham's joint-chair Sullivan hailed Brady as an "exceptional leader" and a "key figure in the club's development".
Joint-chair Daniel Kretinsky added: "Her contribution to West Ham United's growth, such as the long-term contract for the London Stadium, shareholders transition and the British record transfer of Declan Rice, has been absolutely essential and not always fully appreciated.
"Karren is also very highly appreciated in the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there."
Q&A
Why did Karren Brady step down as vice-chair of West Ham?
Karren Brady decided to leave due to personal considerations she began evaluating in January.
How long did Karren Brady serve as vice-chair of West Ham?
Karren Brady served as vice-chair of West Ham for 16 years, from January 2010 until April 15, 2023.
Who appointed Karren Brady as vice-chair of West Ham?
Karren Brady was appointed as vice-chair by the then joint-chairs David Sullivan and David Gold.
