This Tuesday, Karren Brady’s remarkable stint as vice-president of West Ham came to an end, where he was for 16 years and whose greatest achievement is the 2022/23 Conference League title. Considered the “first lady” of football, the Baroness, as she is called, started in English football in 1993, when she went to work at Birmingham – she became vice-president of the team in 2002, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
“Baroness Karren Brady, vice-chairman of West Ham United, today announced her decision to step down from her role at the club,” West Ham revealed in an official statement. “In her 16 years as vice-president, Baroness Brady led the negotiations to secure the club’s move to the London Stadium, overseeing and driving the process that saw the transition to a 62,500-capacity stadium. Under her leadership, West Ham United has built a fan base of over 50,000 fans and now regularly records attendance averages among the highest in world football, reinforcing the club’s position both globally and within the Premier League”, he highlighted.
She will focus on her business interests, contributions to the House of Lords, mentoring and leadership initiatives, and will continue her long-standing role on the television series The Apprentice.
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“It has been a privilege to work alongside the board, coaching staff, players, staff and fans of West Ham United. Together we have achieved remarkable milestones, but the highlight for me will always be lifting the Conference League trophy, a moment that will forever remain in my memory. I am deeply grateful for the relationships, challenges and opportunities that have marked my journey at the club”, thanked Karren Brady.
“While this chapter closes, my passion for football and my commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders remain intact. I wish West Ham United every success in the future and look forward to proudly following their future achievements.”
Karren Brady leaves her role with praise at West Ham. “I would like to sincerely thank Karren for our collaboration since 2021 and for all the work she has done in the past for the Club. Her contribution to the growth of West Ham United, such as the long-term lease for the London Stadium, the shareholder transition and the British record transfer of Declan Rice, has been absolutely essential and not always fully recognised,” said co-chairman Daniel Kretínský. “Karren is also highly respected in the Premier League leadership community and has been an excellent representative of our club there. I wish her the best of luck in all her future pursuits.”
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“Karren has been an exceptional leader and a key figure in the club’s development over the years. We wish her every success in her future endeavors and thank her for her extraordinary contribution over the last 16 years,” concluded David Sullivan, also co-chairman of West Ham.
