Arsenal announce major appointment, as part of club shakeup
Arsenal have announced a big appointment behind the scenes, as the club’s structure is set to recalibrate before a busy summer.
The Gunners confirmed in September of last year that Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham is to depart after 14 years of service at the end of this season, leading to a change above manager Mikel Arteta. Venkatesham reports to owners Kroenke Sports Entertainment, alongside sporting director and former midfielder, Edu Gaspar.Ā
Venkatesham stepped up into his role atĀ ArsenalĀ following the departure of Ivan Gazidis in 2019, working alongside former Barcelona chief, Raul Sanlehhi, who has also since left the club.
Vinai Venkatesham is leaving Arsenal this summer (Image credit: PA)it has now been confirmed that Director of Football Operations Richard Garlick, who has previously worked for the Premier League and West Bromwich Albion, is set to fill the void, will become the club’s Managing Director when Venkatesham departs this year.
āRichard is recognised and respected across the industry for his vast experience, and we were delighted when he joined us back in 2021 to take our football strategy to the next level,ā co-chairman Josh Kroenke said of Garlick.Ā
āHe has made an enormous impact since joining us,Ā working closely with our Sporting Director, Edu, on the development and implementation of the clubās football strategy.Ā HeĀ has developed strong relationships right across the club and wider industry.
āRich has been key to the progress weāve made as a club ā including recent transfers ā and Iām thrilled he will now lead our Executive Team and continue to drive the club forward with passion.ā
Arsenal’s Director of Football Operations, Richard Garlick, will take the role of Managing Director in summer 2024 (Image credit: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)āSince joining Arsenal in 2021, Iāve had the privilege to be involved with almost every aspect of this incredible club,ā Garlick said. āIām excited to take us forward in my new role as we move into the next phase of delivering the vision of our owners, Stan and Josh.Ā
āIād like to thank the Board for the support theyāve given me, and Edu forĀ hisĀ support as I pursuedĀ this opportunity.Ā Iād also like to thank Vinai for his leadership and contribution to the club over the last 14 years.
āIĀ look forward toĀ continuingĀ to work with them all as I transition into this new role and drive the club forward.āĀ
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