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West Ham United is one of the household names in English football over the last couple of seasons. The Hammers have maintained a high level of consistency in the top flight. The London-based club, to the delight of many, went on to win the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023.
Who owns West Ham United FC?
As of January 2025, West Ham United FC is owned by four main shareholders, with David Sullivan as the majority owner of the club.
List West Ham United FC shareholders
- David Sullivan (38.8%)
- Daniel Křetínský (27%)
- Vanessa Gold (25.1%)
- J. Albert "Tripp" Smith (8%)
- Other investors (1.1%).
Who are the shareholders of West Ham United FC?
David Sullivan
David Sullivan is a British businessman who is currently the majority shareholder of the club. He owns up to 38.8% of the club. He became a shareholder following the joint venture with David Gold. His current 38.8% share gives him operational control of the club as the single largest shareholder of the club.
David Sullivan has an estimated net worth of £1.2bn. He makes money through his property company Conegate.
Conogate owns some popular properties, including Russell & Bromley's shop buildings in London. Others are spread across the United Kingdom.
Daniel Křetínský
Daniel Křetínský is a Czech businessman and lawyer. He is the majority owner of Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH) as well as the co-owner of Sparta Prague.
Daniel Křetínský has over 27% of shares at West Ham, making him the second highest shareholder of the club.
Net worth and source of wealth
Daniel Křetínský has an estimated net worth of $9B, according to figures from Forbes, making him one of the richest from the Czech Republic.
Energetically
Daniel Kretinsky is the majority owner with up to 94% of the shares of Energeticky energy company, which has a core focus in central Europe. Its operations include the distribution and supply of electricity, gas storage, and transmission.
He also owns stakes in the French media giant Le Monde and the retail company Metro AG, which is one of the largest in Germany.
Vanessa Gold
Vanessa Gold is the third-highest shareholder of West Ham United, with over 25.1% of the shares of the club. She is the daughter of the former co-owner, David Gold, and owns the share on behalf of the family.
J. Albert "Tripp" Smith
J. Albert "Tripp" Smith is an American investor who owns around 8% share of the club from his initial 10%.
How West Ham United has fared under the current shareholders
Since gaining promotion to the Premier League in the 2011/12 EFL Championship season, West Ham United has maintained its top-flight status and gradually become one of the competitive sides in the league.
The Hammers have enjoyed steady but mixed results since the 2012/13 Premier League season.
West Ham United achieved its highest-ever placement in the Premier League era after finishing 6th in the David Moyes 2021/22 season.
West Ham United went on to win the UEFA Europa Conference League in the 2022–23 season, thus becoming the first English side to win the competition.
West Ham United FC Valuation and Net Worth
According to figures from Forbes as of January 2025, West Ham is valued at $1.1B.
When was West Ham founded—history?
The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks and in 1900 as West Ham United FC.
Club Stadium
West Ham United FC currently plays its home games at London Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 62,500. The stadium was built between 2008 and 2011 at a construction cost of £486 million.
The London stadium has also gone through a series of renovations.
Trophies and Achievements
West Ham United has won three FA Cup titles and has also won other trophies in the lower division. The club's biggest victory in the modern era is the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022–23.