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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterWest Ham's association with Baroness Karren Brady has officially come to an end after it was announced the businesswoman has left her role at the club.Brady was instrumental in taking the Hammers to their current London Stadium home, following the decision to leave Upton Park, after her appointment as vice-chair in 2010.It has been a privilege to work alongside the board, management, players, staff and supporters at West Ham United," Brady said, in a statement released by The Times. You may like West Ham United have already made significant Nuno Espirito Santo sack decision: report West Ham agree huge Lucas Paqueta sale as Brazilian leaves amid relegation battle: report Tottenham Hotspur served with new financial bombshell: report Karren Brady leaves West HamTogether we have achieved remarkable milestones, but the highlight for me will always be lifting the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy a moment that will stay with me forever. I am deeply grateful for the relationships, challenges and opportunities that have shaped my time at the club.While this chapter closes, my passion for football and commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders remains undiminished. I wish West Ham United every success for the future and look forward to following their continued achievements with pride.Brady's exit marks the end of an era at West Ham and casts doubt on the future of majority owner David Sullivan, whose business association with Brady stretches almost 40 years.Sullivan appointed Brady as managing director of Birmingham City back in 1993, at the age of just 23.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Karren has been an exceptional leader and a key figure in the clubs development over the years.We wish her every success in her future endeavours and thank her for her outstanding contribution over the past 16 years.Brady's professional reputation saw her elevated to the House of Lords as a Conservative Peer in 2014, where she continues to focus on small business and female entrepreneurship.Get VIP Premier League tickets HERE with Seat Unique!For a die-hard fan, Seat Unique is a shortcut to those sold-out, high-stakes Premier League matches that usually feel out of reach without years of loyalty points. By partnering directly with clubs like Manchester United, Spurs, and Everton, they provide 100% official, guaranteed entry without the red tape of memberships or ballots. Its a secure way to bypass the resale lottery and walk straight into the ground with a prime view, making those "once-in-a-lifetime" derbies actually doable.View DealShe remains one of the Premier League's most experienced club executives having held positions at Birmingham and the Hammers for much of the league's 34-year existence.It is reported that Brady is leaving West Ham to 'focus on other business interests and her role in the House of Lords.'West Ham moved two points clear of the relegation zone on Monday night with their goalless draw against Crystal Palace.TOPICSWest Ham UnitedPremier LeagueJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
