Here’s the latest I can confirm from reputable outlets:
As of April 21, 2026, Baroness Karren Brady (Baroness Brady CBE) was reported to be stepping down from her role as vice-chair of West Ham United after 16 years. This marks a notable development in her long-running involvement with the club.[10]
In recent years, Brady has remained a high-profile figure in UK business and football media, including appearances on podcasts and public events, and she has continued to be associated with West Ham’s governance and strategic discussions.[7][8][9]
Earlier coverage notes her long-standing public profile as a businesswoman and outspoken advocate on issues like gender equality in the workplace, as well as her political associations and prior discussions about potential honours, though those were years ago and reflect historical context rather than current events.[2][3][6]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed, up-to-date summaries from specific outlets or compile a short timeline of her public roles and recent West Ham activities.
West Ham United Vice-Chair Baroness Karren Brady CBE joined 100 esteemed business owners and experts at the latest Hammers Business Network event, powered by Intuit QuickBooks, at London Stadium this week.
www.whufc.comWest Ham United Vice-Chair Baroness Karren Brady takes fellow Board member Jack Sullivan and Mark McAdam ‘Inside the Boardroom’ at the London Stadium in the latest episode of the popular Sky Sports podcast.
www.whufc.comBrady will reportedly be appointed along with a number of other high profile businesspeople and party supporters including ex M&S boss Sir Stuart Rose
www.independent.co.ukBaroness Brady is no longer the Government’s small business adviser, it has emerged – even though her official website still refers to her in that role.
www.telegraph.co.ukThe Apprentice star's daughter Sophia broke the news on Monday morning
www.gbnews.comBrady will reportedly be appointed along with a number of other high profile businesspeople and party supporters including ex M&S boss Sir Stuart Rose
www.the-independent.comAs the “first lady of football”, Baroness Karren Brady has a reputation as an outspoken critic of sexism and harassment in the workplace.
www.telegraph.co.ukLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukBaroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.
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