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Arsenal Overhauls Board as Tim Lewis Exits and Richard Garlick Becomes CEO

The club says the refresh brings KSE closer to decision‑making to support a renewed trophy push.

Overview

  • Arsenal confirmed Tim Lewis has stepped down as executive vice‑chair, with Richard Garlick promoted from managing director to chief executive officer with immediate effect.
  • New non‑executive directors include KSE representatives Kelly Blaha and Otto Maly, long‑time KSE adviser Dave Steiner, and producer Ben Winston, an Arsenal season‑ticket holder.
  • The club said the additions will inject fresh expertise across finance, property, sport, retail, media and entertainment as it targets major honours after heavy summer spending.
  • Reports describe Josh Kroenke taking a more prominent role as the Kroenke family further integrates Arsenal with its wider sports operations.
  • Coverage notes the appointments remain subject to the Premier League Owners and Directors Test and highlights Lewis’s past influence on Covid-era finances, key transfers and Mikel Arteta’s 2022 contract extension.