Karren Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair after 16 years on board
The Guardian · 2026-04-21 · archive
Brady has been target of fan anger with club strugglingShe says Conference League win was the highlightKarren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham. She joined the club’s board in January 2010 and has announced her departure the morning after West Hamdrew at Crystal Palaceto sit two points above the Premier League’s relegation zone.Brady and the co-owner David Sullivan have been the target of fan anger. In a statement tothe Times, Brady said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside the board, management, players, staff and supporters at West Ham United.Continue reading...
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Karren Brady has resigned from her position as vice-chair of West Ham United, ending a sixteen-year tenure on the leadership team. Her departure was confirmed following a recent draw that left the Hammers just two points clear of the bottom three places. Having joined in early 2010, Brady navigated periods of transition alongside the club's ownership, though she had become a focus of supporter frustration during recent performance struggles. Despite these challenges, she cited the club’s recent European silverware as a career pinnacle. Brady described her time with the organization as a significant honor while acknowledging the team personnel and the fanbase.
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