West Ham recruit banking man to improve image

West Ham have recruited a new Head of Communications from the banking sector to oversee the Hammers brand. Simon Kutner joined the club on Monday with the remit of handling corporate communications including Corporate Social Responsibility and community communications.

Simon joins from Standard Charter bank where he held the title of Executive Director of Group Media Relations and previously worked for WordPay and MoreTh>n doing similar roles in the financial sector.

He will report to Tara Warren, Executive Director for Marketing and Communications who sits on the West Ham board.

Kutner will work along side Ben Campbell who continues to head up media relations on the football side.

We wish Mr Kutner all the best of luck in his new role.