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Senior leadership changes at London Stadium and West Ham

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Claret & Hugh reports that London Stadium chief executive Graham Gilmore has resigned, with Darren Raczkowski taking over on an interim basis.

It also reports the departure of West Ham Projects & Operations Director Philippa Cartwright, whose work included stadium relations. The report gives no timing or circumstances for Cartwright's departure.

No-Guff Summary

  • Claret & Hugh reports that London Stadium CEO Graham Gilmore has resigned.
  • The outlet says operations director Darren Raczkowski is taking over as interim CEO.
  • It also reports that West Ham Projects & Operations Director Philippa Cartwright has departed, without giving the timing or circumstances.
Development Updated

Gilmore resignation and Cartwright departure reported

Both sides of West Ham's stadium relationship are facing a senior staff change. Claret & Hugh reports that London Stadium chief executive Graham Gilmore resigned this week and that operations director Darren Raczkowski is taking over as interim CEO. The outlet says Gilmore is understood to be retiring, though that remains its account rather than a confirmed reason for his departure.

Claret & Hugh also reports that West Ham Projects & Operations Director Philippa Cartwright has departed. Her work included stadium relations, but the report does not say when or why she left that role. It says she remains a director of West Ham Women for now.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that London Stadium CEO Graham Gilmore has resigned and is understood to be retiring, with operations director Darren Raczkowski taking over as interim CEO. It also reports the departure of West Ham Projects & Operations Director Philippa Cartwright.
  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Reports ExWHUEmployee’s account that London Stadium CEO Graham Gilmore has resigned, West Ham director of special projects Philippa Cartwright has left by mutual consent, and ticketing manager Nicola Keye plans to retire at season’s end. The article argues Gilmore’s departure could create a fresh start in the club’s relationship with the stadium’s owners.