David Sullivan facing West Ham headache as another senior figure steps down after Karren Brady

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(Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media/Imago) Tue 21 April 2026 13:30, UK David Sullivan is facing a headache around West Ham United’s leadership team after Nathan Thompson has stepped down from his role at the London Stadium. The news comes after The Times reported on Tuesday Karren Brady has stepped down as the east London club’s vice-chair.

The sudden departures of two senior figures raises major questions around West Ham’s leadership moving forward. 💰West Ham United Finance Update💰 Inside the transfer budget, PSR compliance, ownership investment, and the latest London Stadium commercial news. VISIT THE WEST HAM FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES What does Karren Brady’s exit mean for West Ham?Brady has spent the past 16 years operating as West Ham’s vice-chair, having joined the club following David Sullivan and the late David Gold’s takeover in 2010.

While Brady’s departure has now been confirmed, there is no sign as of yet that Sullivan is ready to walk away. Why West Ham are facing financial uncertaintyAlongside the decisions Sullivan has to make around the leadership team, the joint-chair will be fully aware West Ham’s financial situation must quickly improve.