In a significant move that signals a new era of ambition, Arsenal Football Club has announced a major restructuring of its executive leadership. Vice-chairman Tim Lewis has been promoted to a powerful new role, cementing his position as the key operational figure behind owner Stan Kroenke.
The reshuffle sees Lewis, a former City lawyer who joined the board in 2020, take on the title of Executive Co-Chair. This newly created position places him at the very heart of the club's strategic decision-making, acting as the primary link between the Kroenke family in the United States and the day-to-day operations in North London.
Driving the Arsenal Vision Forward
Lewis is widely credited as a central architect of Arsenal's recent resurgence. His influence and close relationship with manager Mikel Arteta have been pivotal in crafting the long-term project that has returned the club to the upper echelons of English football. His expanded remit will now encompass overseeing the club's broader commercial and sporting strategy.
This promotion formalises the immense trust the Kroenke family, particularly owner Stan and his son Josh, have placed in Lewis. He is now unequivocally the most influential executive at the club after the owners themselves.
Garlick Steps Up as Sporting Director
In a corresponding move, Richard Garlick has been officially confirmed as the club's permanent Sporting Director. Having joined Arsenal from the Premier League in 2021, Garlick has been performing the role on an interim basis. His appointment provides crucial stability and continuity in the football operations department, overseeing transfers, contracts, and player management.
This streamlined structure, with Lewis at the strategic helm and Garlick managing sporting operations, is designed to create a clear and effective chain of command, ensuring the club's ambitious plans are executed efficiently.
The changes underscore a period of renewed stability and long-term planning at the Emirates Stadium, with the Kroenkes empowering their trusted executives to build on the team's recent successes.
