Vanessa Gold has been named the new co-chair of West Ham United, taking over her father’s role following his passing in January, as announced by the Premier League on Thursday.
David Gold, who had previously been involved with the club’s boys team and youth division before assuming the position of co-chairman in 2010, passed away at the age of 86 after a brief illness.
West Ham United is pleased to confirm the appointment of Vanessa Gold to the Club's Board of Directors.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 3, 2023
“West Ham United is a Club that means so much to me and my family… It will be an honour and privilege to continue our family legacy by joining the West Ham United Board…,” she said in a statement.
West Ham won the Europa Conference League and secured a 14th-place finish in the Premier League last season.
“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,” joint-chair David Sullivan said.