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Karren Brady Quits West Ham

During her tenure, Karren Brady oversaw the club's commercial transformation and its controversial move from Upton Park to the London Stadium.

While she cited the 2023 Europa Conference League victory as a personal highlight, her time at the club was also marked by significant fan dissatisfaction and protests.

Brady stated she will now focus on her various business interests and her role in the House of Lords.

The club has not yet announced a successor for the high-profile executive role.

Karren Brady to leave West Ham after 16 years as vice-chair Irish Independent — Apr 21, 10:44 AM
Baroness Brady steps down from West Ham after 16 years Sky News — Apr 21, 10:34 AM
BREAKING Baroness Karren Brady quits West Ham vice-chair role as club in relegation fight Daily Star — Apr 21, 08:51 AM
Karren Brady QUITS relegation-threatened West Ham with five games left of the season as Apprentice star focuses on business interests and House of Lords role Daily Mail — Apr 21, 08:45 AM
Karren Brady quits as West Ham vice-chair after 16 years The Independent — Apr 21, 09:22 AM
BREAKING: Karren Brady leaves West Ham United as statement released Mirror — Apr 21, 08:49 AM
Baroness Karren Brady steps down from West Ham role The Standard — Apr 21, 08:48 AM
Baroness Karren Brady steps down as West Ham United vice-chair City AM — Apr 21, 08:51 AM
Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair BBC News — Apr 21, 10:03 AM
Brady’s stadium own goal means her West Ham exit will not be mourned by fans | Jacob Steinberg The Guardian — Apr 21, 16:18 PM

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Karren Brady
British businesswoman (born 1969)

West Ham United F.C.
Association football club in London, England

London Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium at the London Olympic Park, England, United Kingdom

House of Lords
Upper house in the Parliament of the United Kingdom