Arsenal FC: Richard Garlick to be promoted to managing director in summer 2024

Richard Garlick, director of football operations at Arsenal FC (Premier League), will be promoted to managing director in the summer of 2024 following the departure of Vinai Venkatesham, announced the club on 25/01/2024. The current CEO had indicated that he would leave his post at the end of the 2023-24 season, on 14/09/2023.

"A respected leader and qualified lawyer, Richard held a number of high-profile roles in the industry before joining Arsenal in 2021 as director of football operations, where he has executive responsibility for all football operations and administration across the club, including women's football and player care," said the club.

"Richard has made an enormous impact since joining us, working closely with our sporting director, Edu, on the development and implementation of the club's football strategy. He has developed strong relationships right across the club and wider industry. Rich has been key to the progress we've made as a club - including recent transfers - and I'm thrilled he will now lead our executive team and continue to drive the club forward with…