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Vinai Venkatesham - CEO

afsoc4life said:
I am not sure I like this move regardless of his skills. How did he do for l'arse?
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Aresenal fan perspective on reddit ->

Arsenal fan here. He was ceo during covid up to last year. Everything has improved at the club; commercial opportunities have increased, club finances are healthy, on field performance speaks for itself. Even fan engagement has drastically improved. He's a solid pair of hands. He's a solid appointment. Of course, I hope him nothing but failure from here on!

Worked at the Scum from 2012, been involved in UEFA roles, worked in Olympic and Athletics, got awarded an OBE for his work in Sports
 
Raziel said:
Aresenal fan perspective on reddit ->

Arsenal fan here. He was ceo during covid up to last year. Everything has improved at the club; commercial opportunities have increased, club finances are healthy, on field performance speaks for itself. Even fan engagement has drastically improved. He's a solid pair of hands. He's a solid appointment. Of course, I hope him nothing but failure from here on!

Worked at the Scum from 2012, been involved in UEFA roles, worked in Olympic and Athletics, got awarded an OBE for his work in Sports
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I like the sound of this.

But if he was that good, why did they let him leave/get rid of him?
 
Vinaichandra Venkatesham OBE (/ˌvɪŋkəˈteɪʃəm/ VINK-ə-TAY-shəm[1]) is a British-Indian football administrator. He will serve as the Chief Executive of Tottenham Hotspur from the summer of 2025.

Life and career​

A former employee of Arsenal in a variety of roles,[2] he was appointed Managing Director to replace the outgoing Ivan Gazidis.[3] Immediately before the promotion, he was the chief commercial officer.[4]

He worked at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games prior to joining Arsenal and then onwards to his current role as CEO of Tottenham Hotspur, and also currently a non-executive director of the British Olympic Association.[5] He serves on the Board and Executive Committee of the European Club Association and on the Board of the Joint Venture (UCCSA) between UEFA and the European Club Association.[6] He has previously been a non-executive director of the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London. In September 2023, it was announced that he would step down from his position as Arsenal's CEO in summer 2024.[7]

He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to sport.[8]

On 11 April 2025, Tottenham Hotspur announced that Venkatesham would be joining their board of directors as Chief Executive Officer that summer.
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This guy looks like the real thing.

He had a key say in hiring Arteta which was risky but has paid off. Also backed him with the players he needed (yeah expensive but look at us). It took a few years to rebuild and they made a few mistakes but look at that squad now and the young talents being introduced. And the winning mentality they have now.

His commercial background is going to work well at thfc with more toys to play with. Along with Arteta, VV also changed the scouting structure and brought in Edu who has been extremely successful as a scout. I believe he also hired his replacement, who started as a DoF, so the continuity has been excellent.

His appointment is slated for the summer and perhaps that's why Ange is still with us. Who knows maybe its Fabregas for Ange and Edu for Munn.

How shall we refer to him? VV? Vinai? Venkat? Sham?
 
I couldn't be bothered going to the arsenal fan sites to see what they thought of his appointment and asked Grok AI to do it for me:

Arsenal fans have had a strong reaction to Vinai Venkatesham taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Tottenham Hotspur. Here’s a summary of their sentiments:
  1. Disappointment and Anger: Many Arsenal supporters expressed their frustration and disbelief at Venkatesham's move to their North London rivals. The sentiment is that it feels like a betrayal, especially given his long tenure at Arsenal.
  2. Comparisons to Sol Campbell: Some fans have drawn parallels to the controversial signing of Sol Campbell, who famously switched from Arsenal to Tottenham. This comparison highlights the emotional weight of Venkatesham's departure.
  3. Social Media Reactions: On platforms like Twitter, fans have been vocal about their feelings, with comments ranging from disbelief to outright anger. Phrases like "reverse Sol Campbell" have been used to encapsulate their feelings about the situation.
  4. Concerns About Club Direction: There’s also a sense of concern among fans regarding the direction of both clubs. Some Arsenal supporters are worried about what Venkatesham's experience at Tottenham might mean for their own club's future.
  5. Mixed Feelings: While many are upset, there are also some who acknowledge Venkatesham's contributions to Arsenal and wish him well, albeit begrudgingly.
Overall, the reaction from Arsenal fans is predominantly negative, reflecting the deep-rooted rivalry between the two clubs. It’s a situation that has sparked a lot of discussions and emotions within the fanbase!

www.arsenalinsider.com

'Reverse Sol Campbell'… Arsenal fans cannot believe former key figure has now joined Tottenham

A brave move...
www.arsenalinsider.com www.arsenalinsider.com

but also ....

talksport.com

'He's a Gooner' - Tottenham fans rage as club appoint former Arsenal chief

Tottenham fans have been left fuming after the club appointed former Arsenal official Vinai Venkatesham as their new chief executive officer. Spurs announced the news on Friday, with the 44-year-ol…
talksport.com talksport.com
 
metalgear said:
I couldn't be bothered going to the arsenal fan sites to see what they thought of his appointment and asked Grok AI to do it for me:

Arsenal fans have had a strong reaction to Vinai Venkatesham taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Tottenham Hotspur. Here’s a summary of their sentiments:
  1. Disappointment and Anger: Many Arsenal supporters expressed their frustration and disbelief at Venkatesham's move to their North London rivals. The sentiment is that it feels like a betrayal, especially given his long tenure at Arsenal.
  2. Comparisons to Sol Campbell: Some fans have drawn parallels to the controversial signing of Sol Campbell, who famously switched from Arsenal to Tottenham. This comparison highlights the emotional weight of Venkatesham's departure.
  3. Social Media Reactions: On platforms like Twitter, fans have been vocal about their feelings, with comments ranging from disbelief to outright anger. Phrases like "reverse Sol Campbell" have been used to encapsulate their feelings about the situation.
  4. Concerns About Club Direction: There’s also a sense of concern among fans regarding the direction of both clubs. Some Arsenal supporters are worried about what Venkatesham's experience at Tottenham might mean for their own club's future.
  5. Mixed Feelings: While many are upset, there are also some who acknowledge Venkatesham's contributions to Arsenal and wish him well, albeit begrudgingly.
Overall, the reaction from Arsenal fans is predominantly negative, reflecting the deep-rooted rivalry between the two clubs. It’s a situation that has sparked a lot of discussions and emotions within the fanbase!

www.arsenalinsider.com

'Reverse Sol Campbell'… Arsenal fans cannot believe former key figure has now joined Tottenham

A brave move...
www.arsenalinsider.com www.arsenalinsider.com

but also ....

talksport.com

'He's a Gooner' - Tottenham fans rage as club appoint former Arsenal chief

Tottenham fans have been left fuming after the club appointed former Arsenal official Vinai Venkatesham as their new chief executive officer. Spurs announced the news on Friday, with the 44-year-ol…
talksport.com talksport.com
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Oh man, could you imagine if Spurs actually had a period of success under him ..

fudging hell, the tears ..

And we could do the whole "I don't understand why you are upset" brick back at them ..
 
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