West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady has been named as a director of the club’s women’s team.
As part of her new role, Baroness Brady will “lead a new senior level of focus and support across all areas of the women’s football and commercial operation, from the first team through to the academy.”
She is joined by executive director Tara Warren and director of ticketing Nicola Keye on the West Ham Women’s board.
“I am delighted to be able to confirm this important and exciting new level of senior support for West Ham United Women, as we continue to enhance all areas of the football club and build upon our role as an equity leader in football,” said Baroness Brady.
“The women’s game is the fastest growing sport in the United Kingdom and at West Ham United we have made tremendous strides forward since being granted FA Women’s Super League status five years ago.
“Tara and Nicola have a wealth of valuable experience in football and business and together we will work tirelessly to ensure that West Ham United Women continue to go from strength to strength, on and off the field.”
The appointment of Baroness Brady, Warren and Keye aims to provide “additional focus, commitment and senior support to the women’s team’s ongoing development and growth.”
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