Tottenham Hotspur have surprised everyone by appointing former Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham as the club’s new chief
executive. The 44-year-old, who spent more than a decade at their London rivals, will officially take up the role this summer, in a significant shake-up of the Tottenham Hotspur management team. Vinai
left Arsenal at the end of last season after announcing his departure in September 2023, citing the time as the right time for a new challenge, เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา and few expected it would take him to their bitter rivals.
He joins Spurs at a time when the club is undergoing a period of transition, with chairman Daniel Levy welcoming his arrival as part of a drive to strengthen the club’s management.
“I have known Vinai for many years,” Levy said in a club statement.
“I am delighted that he has agreed to join our board to build on our success together.”
“After taking some time off and considering my options, I believe this is a fantastic opportunity to work with Daniel, the board and the entire team to take the club forward.”
Vinai is respected in the sporting world for his management and commercial expertise. Having been part of the London 2012 Olympics organisers and a consultant for Wembley Stadium, he will be awarded an OBE for his services to sport in 2024.
But his breakthrough in football came at Arsenal, where he started as head of global partnerships before becoming CEO. During his tenure, he played a key role in appointing Mikel Arteta, steering the club through the Covid-19 crisis and guiding Arsenal back to European football.
Vinai will join a complex management structure that already includes Scott Munn (head of football) and Johan Lange (technical director), while former director of football Fabio Paratici will continue in an unofficial advisory role despite being banned from football activities worldwide.
Vinai’s arrival could see an internal restructuring, with him expected to be responsible for all aspects of operations, both football and commercial. His strong links with the Premier League and the European Club Association (ECA)
mean Vinai is one of the few players to have moved from a senior role at one club to a direct rival, along with Peter Kenyon (Manchester United to Chelsea) and Omar Berrada (Manchester City to Man United).