Former West Ham director removed from inquiry into David Sullivan
The Guardian · 2026-06-12 · archive
Tara Warren is recused from Independent Football Regulator investigation of allegations of sexual misconductA non-executive of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) will not be involved in the inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against David Sullivan to avoid a conflict of interest over her links to West Ham.Tara Warren was executive director of West Ham and the club’s women’s team before joining the football regulator.Continue reading...
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Tara Warren, a former executive director at West Ham United, has been recused from an investigation involving the club’s majority owner, David Sullivan. The inquiry, conducted by the Independent Football Regulator, concerns claims involving sexual misconduct. Warren, who previously held senior leadership roles for both the men's and women's teams, currently serves as a non-executive official for the regulatory body. Her removal from these specific proceedings aims to prevent any potential conflict of interest arising from her prior professional relationship with the London club and its ownership. The decision ensures the impartiality of the ongoing regulatory probe into the current allegations.
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