Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair

BBC News
April 21, 2026
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Baroness Karren Brady has resigned as vice-chair of Premier League club West Ham after 16 years.

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Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham. This departure marks the end of her 16-year tenure with the London-based football club. Her long-standing role made her a prominent figure in the Premier League's executive leadership. The move signifies a significant change in West Ham's senior management structure.

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