West Ham United is pleased to confirm the appointment of Vanessa Gold to the Club's Board of Directors.
Vanessa will occupy the role of Joint-Chair, previously held by her father David Gold, who sadly passed away, at the age of 86, in January 2023.
West Ham United Joint-Chair Vanessa Gold said: “West Ham United is a Club that means so much to me and my family. My late father’s deep-rooted history and love of the Club is well known and it will be an honour and privilege to continue our family legacy by joining the West Ham United Board, bringing my own experience and supporting the Club and everyone associated with it in every way I can.”
Vice-Chair, Karren Brady, said: “We are delighted to welcome Vanessa to the Board of directors at West Ham United. She brings strong business acumen and experience and I am sure she will make a hugely positive impact that will be of great benefit to the Football Club.”
West Ham United Joint-Chair David Sullivan added: “I am delighted to welcome Vanessa to the Board of Directors at West Ham United.
“David Gold and I were close friends and business partners for almost half a century and it is very reassuring to see David’s legacy continued in his name. West Ham United is a club built on strong family values and principles, and it is important that we continue to cherish that.
“Vanessa is already a familiar and loyal member of the West Ham family, and we look forward to working together.”
