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West Ham United Appoints Karim Virani As Acting CEO and James Taylor As CFO

PRIVATEAug 16, 2026•about 2 hours ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

West Ham United

James Taylor
LondonSports

Description

West Ham United has made a trio of significant appointments including Karim Virani as Acting CEO and James Taylor as CFO. These changes come as the club looks to stabilize after recent departures and poor decision-making last year.

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Company

West Ham United

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

West Ham United is a professional football club based in London, competing in the English Premier League. Founded in 1895, the club has a rich history and a passionate fan base. Known as 'The Hammers', West Ham has undergone various ownership and management changes over the years. They play their home games at the London Stadium which they moved to in 2016.

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