Tottenham have appointed Vinai Venkatesham as chief executive. 44yo starts in summer with responsibility for all operations on/off pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a pretty difficult season amid injuries and inconsistency, and an eye is already being cast towards next season.

Obviously Tottenham are still very much in the Europa League picture, having drawn with Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek, so there’s still a lot to play for.

However, Tottenham’s Premier League campaign has been nothing short of a nightmare and, as such, the club will be eager to ensure a better season next time out.

Now, David Ornstein has commented on an appointment Tottenham have made that “will be regarded by many as a coup”.

David Ornstein says Tottenham have now made an appointment that 'will be regarded by many as a coup'

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David Ornstein says Tottenham appointment of Vinai Venkatesham will be seen by many as a coup

Ornstein reported on Tottenham’s announcement involving Vinai Venkatesham, who will start work in the summer as Spurs’ new CEO.

Venkatesham spent 14 years at Tottenham’s arch-rivals Arsenal, working in various capacities before being named CEO in 2020.

Venkatesham left Arsenal at the end of the 2023-24 season, taking some time out of the game, though he continued to receive offers from inside and outside of football.

Ornstein reported that Venkatesham will have responsibility for “all operations on/off pitch” and that he turned down “other major jobs” ahead of joining Tottenham.

The appointment “will be regarded by many as a coup” for Spurs, added Ornstein.

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur bolster hierarchy by naming Vinai Venkatesham as chief executive. 44yo starts in summer with responsibility for all operations on/off pitch. Former Arsenal ceo turned down other major jobs + will be regarded by many as a coup for #THFC https://t.co/Umcku44MZA

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) April 11, 2025

What Vinai Venkatesham’s appointment could mean for Tottenham

Venkatesham has enjoyed a fruitful career in and out of football.

Aside from his Arsenal role, he was part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and is a non-executive director of the British Olympic Association.

It is hoped that Venkatesham’s appointment could provide some stability and direction to Tottenham after a tricky number of years.

His appointment could also see a reshuffling in Tottenham’s boardroom, with responsibilities being changed among its key members.

As things stand, Daniel Levy is chairman, Scott Munn is in charge of all footballing departments, and Johan Lange is in charge of player recruitment.

Meanwhile, Fabio Paratici’s 30-month ban from football activity expires on 30 June this year.

He has been able to work as a consultant over the past few years due to a successful appeal which reduced the scope of his ban, and has often been spotted at Spurs home games.

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