"Firstly, he was at the forefront of Mikel Arteta's appointment as manager, turning up at the Spaniard's Manchester residence in the early hours of December 16, 2019, alongside fellow executive Huss Fahmy to seal the appointment of Unai Emery's replacement. Edu, then technical director, was the main protagonist of Arsenal's pursuit of Arteta, having been originally persuaded to take a chance on the then Manchester City assistant coach by the club's loan and pathways manager Ben Knapper, who is now sporting director at Norwich."
"Daniel Levy was one of the best-known executives in football, his name synonymous with his reputation as a tough negotiator. One of the big questions after his sudden departure as Spurs executive chairman on Thursday was 'how will Tottenham fill that void?'. Well, it looks like we have our answer. "It's the Vinai show now," said one well-placed source. Vinai Venkatesham was appointed Tottenham chief executive in April, less than a year after leaving his role as Arsenal CEO."
Vinai Venkatesham was appointed Tottenham chief executive in April, less than a year after leaving his role as Arsenal CEO, having spent 14 years with the club. His legacy at Arsenal comprises three main elements: facilitating Mikel Arteta's appointment in December 2019, supporting growth of the women's team and raising the profile of the women's game, and steering the club through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic after promotion from managing director to chief executive. His experience includes hands-on involvement in managerial recruitment, collaboration with technical staff and pathways managers, and operational crisis management.
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