In 2009, Ward was running Scottish supply chain solution company Fasteq, having been appointed Chief executive officer in May 2000. Within three years, he had sold the business and started a small Edinburgh based brewery called Krafty Brew.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Ward became involved with assisting Scottish club Livingston with their financial affairs in 2016, before being appointed as a director the following year.[9][10][11][12]
He was appointed CEO of the club in 2016.[13] He held the position until June 2023, when he moved into the role of chairman with Dave Black being appointed his successor as CEO.[14][15][16][17]
In May 2025, Ward was replaced as chairman by Calvin Ford who purchased a majority stake in Livingston. Ward continued in his role as a director of the club.[18]
Ward was re-appointed as CEO in September 2025, after Dave Black was appointed as Chief operating officer.[19]