BBC News4/21/2026Sports1 min read
Baroness Karren Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair after 16 years
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- Baroness Karren Brady has resigned as vice-chair of Premier League club West Ham United after 16 years, leaving on 15 April 2026.
- The businesswoman, appointed in January 2010 by then joint-chairs David Sullivan and David Gold, decided to leave in mid-February after first considering it in January.
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Why It Matters
Karren Brady is a prominent British businesswoman and media personality who has held high-profile positions in football administration. West Ham United is a Premier League club based in London.
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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."
Open Questions
- Who will replace Baroness Brady as vice-chair?
- Will she maintain any involvement with the club?
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