In a historic move, Daniel Levy has stepped down as Executive Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club after nearly 25 years at the helm. His departure marks the end of a transformative era for the Premier League club, which has grown into one of the most recognised names in world football under his leadership.
Tottenham confirmed the decision on Thursday, announcing that the club has already put a new leadership structure in place as part of its long-term vision for sporting and organisational success.
Since assuming leadership in the early 2000s, Daniel Levy has overseen a period of massive transformation at Tottenham Hotspur. Under his stewardship, Spurs have played in European competitions in 18 of the last 20 seasons, including reaching the UEFA Champions League final in 2019 and winning the Europa League Cup in recent years.
The club also invested heavily in infrastructure during his tenure, completing the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, widely considered one of the best football venues in the world, along with a world-class training facility at Hotspur Way.
Beyond the pitch, Levy championed efforts to build a strong youth academy and community connection, helping Spurs gain global commercial strength while maintaining local roots.
“I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees. We have built this club into a global heavyweight,” Levy said in his farewell statement.
“I wish to thank all the fans that have supported me over the years. It hasn’t always been an easy journey but significant progress has been made.”
As part of a carefully planned succession, the club announced several senior appointments aimed at ensuring a smooth transition and long-term stability.
Vinai Venkatesham, formerly CEO of Arsenal, has taken over as Tottenham’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Meanwhile, Peter Charrington, who recently joined the board, will assume the newly created position of Non-Executive Chairman.
On the sporting side, Thomas Frank has been appointed as head coach of the men’s team, while Martin Ho now leads the women’s side.
“This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch,” said Charrington.
“We are now fully focused on stability and empowering our talented people across the Club, led by Vinai and his executive team.”
“On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Daniel and his family for their commitment and loyalty to the Club over so many years.”
Tottenham made it clear that there are no changes to the club’s ownership or shareholder structure, maintaining continuity at the highest level while embracing new ideas in day-to-day operations.
The recent leadership changes are part of what the club describes as “laying new foundations” for continued sporting success, financial growth, and stronger fan engagement.
As Spurs fans look forward to a fresh chapter, the club’s leadership stressed that the transition is designed to support long-term goals, not short-term fixes.
Daniel Levy’s departure closes a chapter that saw Tottenham grow from a mid-table English side into a top-six regular, with a modern stadium, strong commercial base, and a loyal global fanbase.
While his time at the club was not without criticism—especially regarding transfer policies and managerial changes—few can deny the scale of change that occurred during his tenure.
Now, the challenge falls to a new team of executives and coaches to build on that legacy and deliver the silverware and success fans have long awaited.
“I will continue to support this club passionately,” Levy assured fans, signaling that while his role has changed, his connection to Tottenham remains.
