Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 05/02/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Cardiff, Wales |
Latest News about David Sullivan
03/09/2026
West Ham announced a new ownership arrangement that will make Kretinsky the club's largest shareholder. The deal also increased Sullivan's stake from 38.8% to 40%, even though he had already resigned as chairman in June.
06/06/2026
David Sullivan stepped down as chairman and director of West Ham United with immediate effect after the club was informed of imminent publication of serious historic allegations. He denied the allegations and said he resigned to fight what he described as false claims about his private life.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Business interests in pornography, newspapers, property, and football |
|---|---|
| Overview | Welsh businessman associated with adult entertainment, tabloid newspapers, property, and football club ownership. |
Career
| Early Career | Entered business through the pornography industry in the 1970s and 1980s. |
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| Newspapers | Owned the Daily Sport and Sunday Sport from 1986 to 2007. |
| Football | Served as chairman of West Ham United from 2010 to 2026. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Built his fortune in the pornography industry. | |
| 2. Sold his tabloid newspaper interests for £40 million. | |
| 3. Was linked with West Ham United alongside David Gold until Gold's death in 2023. |