West Ham United FC: Karim Virani appointed interim CEO following vice-chair Karren Brady's departure

News Tank Football - Paris - Appointment #439602 - Published on 29/04/26 at 13:00
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Karim Virani has been appointed interim CEO of West Ham United FC (Premier League), the club announced on 29/04/2026.

He returns to the club after holding several executive positions between 2015 and 2020, including that of chief commercial officer (from December 2019 to December 2020). His appointment follows the departure of Baroness Karren...

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