Tottenham Hotspur has announced that Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role as Executive Chairman, bringing an end to a tenure that spanned almost a quarter of a century and oversaw a transformative period in the club’s history.
Levy, who took over in 2001, was the Premier League’s longest-serving chairman. His leadership was defined by a monumental off-the-pitch vision, which saw the development of a state-of-the-art training ground and one of the most advanced stadiums in world football, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which opened in 2019.
Under his guidance, the club became a regular fixture in European competitions, participating in 18 of the last 20 seasons. This era included a memorable run to the Champions League final in 2019 and, more recently, a Europa League triumph.
Reflecting on his departure, Levy said in the club’s announcement: “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 competing at the highest level. More than that, we have built a community. I was lucky enough to work with some of the greatest people in this sport… I will continue to support this club passionately.”
The announcement is part of a series of recent changes at the North London club, which has been implementing a new leadership structure. These appointments include Vinai Venkatesham as Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Frank as men’s head coach, and Martin Ho to lead the women’s team.
The board has also appointed Peter Charrington to the newly created role of Non-Executive Chairman. He is a director of ENIC, the club’s majority shareholder, and will oversee governance while Venkatesham manages the day-to-day operations.
Spurs confirmed that there are no changes to the club’s ownership or shareholder structure following Levy’s departure.
