Vinai Venkatesham forced to step down from role after taking Tottenham job
After agreeing to join Tottenham Hotspur as their new chief executive officer this summer, Vinai Venkatesham has now agreed to step down from his role as the chair of the Wembley Stadium Advisory Board.
Last week, Spurs confirmed that Venkatesham is set to be the latest addition to their board, having agreed to join as the new CEO at the end of this season.
The 44-year-old held the same position at Spurs’ fierce rivals, Arsenal, for over a decade before resigning last year, and Venkatesham is expected to take charge of operational matters on and off the field at Tottenham.
While the appointment has been welcomed by a lot of Tottenham supporters, some sources indicate that Scott Munn may be at risk of losing his job following the announcement.
Venkatesham agrees to leave his role with The FA
BBC Sport have now explained that Venkatesham will no longer continue in his role as the chair of the Wembley Stadium Advisory Board, now that his appointment at Tottenham Hotspur has been confirmed.
After departing from his role at Arsenal last year, he was appointed by the FA as the independent chair of a new advisory board in December to oversee the future development of the national stadium.
However, the executive is now expected to end his formal association with English football’s governing body before he starts work at Hotspur Way.
This is because Tottenham and the FA may compete for the right to stage non-footballing events at their respective stadiums, thus creating a conflict of interest for Venkatesham.
The publication adds that the 44-year-old’s decision to part ways with the FA has been ‘amicable’ with the soon-to-be Spurs CEO keeping the governing body informed of his potential return to the game over recent months.
What does Vinai Venkatesham’s arrival mean for Daniel Levy at Tottenham?
While Venkatesham’s appointment has been well received by some Spurs fans despite his Arsenal connection, one Tottenham fan group have called for transparency on Daniel Levy’s role going forward.
However, the Spurs faithful might be left disappointed as some outlets over recent days have indicated that Venkatesham’s arrival is not expected to see Levy give up any control.
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