Scott Duxbury has left his position as chief executive of West Ham United.
The club confirmed Duxbury's resignation following the recent arrival of David Gold and David Sullivan, who took control at Upton Park after acquiring a 50 per cent stake last week.
In a statement, the outgoing chief executive wished the club's new owners "great success in driving this wonderful club forward".
Duxbury was widely expected to step down at West Ham United after Gold and Sullivan recruited Karren Brady, who previously worked alongside the pair at Birmingham City, as vice-chairman.
Having originally joined the Hammers as the club's in-house lawyer, Duxbury went on to oversee a turbulent period for the east London outfit, having played a prominent role in the controversial signing of Carlos Tevez.
The Daily Telegraph has reported that his departure is likely to prompt fresh speculation over the future of manager Gianfranco Zola, as the two men are said to have enjoyed a close working relationship.
Written by Paul Roberts
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21 October 2010
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