West Ham United executive director Nathan Thompson leaves with immediate effect, financial director Andy Mollett to retire at the end of the season | OneFootball

West Ham United have announced that executive director Nathan Thompson has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.

He follows Karren Brady, who stepped down earlier today after 16 years as West Ham’s vice-chairman, out of the club.

West Ham’s financial director, Andy Mollett, will also retire at the end of the season.

Thompson spent over nine and a half years with the Hammers, helping them with record-breaking commercial growth across partnerships, hospitality, retail and ticketing.

He also helped significantly improve their marketing, digital and content operations.

West Ham’s pre-season tours to the United States and Australia were among the major strategic initiatives Thompson also led.

Mollett has been West Ham’s chief financial officer since 2012, and more changes could be on the cards in the coming weeks.

Some individuals at West Ham identify as ‘Karren’s people’, which is why more senior employees could follow her out.

Brady considered leaving the club in January before making up her mind in mid-February.

The relegation battle may have played a role in the decision to step down, but friends and family had been telling her for some time to move on given the toxic atmosphere at the club.

She will now focus on her business interests and House of Lords role.

The Hammers are expected to make major appointments in key roles this summer, regardless of which division they are in next season.