Tag: Vinai Venkatesham

London Colney now the Sobha Realty Training Centre (image via Arsenal)

Arsenal announce landmark sponsorship deal with Sobha Realty

Arsenal partners with Sobha Realty, renaming its historic training ground to Sobha Realty Training Centre in a strategic move to elevate its commercial profile
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Arsenal announce new partnership

Arsenal embarks on a new partnership with MG Motor UK, enhancing the club's commercial portfolio and aligning with sustainable mobility
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Arsenal confirm replacement for CEO Vinai Venkatesham

Arsenal have confirmed that Richard Garlick will step up to a new role when CEO Vinai Venkatesham leaves the club later this year.
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Arsenal chief given New Year’s honour

Vinai Venkatesham, Arsenal's Chief Executive, honoured with an OBE for his contributions to sport and the club's resurgence.
NEW YORK, NY: Felicity Barnard, CEO of Tie Break Tens presents winner Elina Svitolina of Ukraine with the trophy during the Tie Break Tens at Madison Square Garden on March 5, 2018. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Arsenal turn to Royal Ascot replacement for Vinai Venkatesham

Arsenal are considering Felicity Barnard as a potential replacement for Vinai Venkatesham next summer, according to a report.

Arsenal chief now set to leave in surprise development

Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham is set to leave the club next summer, giving the Gunners a year to make a succession plan.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Kai Havertz #29 and Declan Rice #41 of Arsenal FC warm up prior to the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s £200m signings credited to Kroenkes’ ambition

Vinai Venkatesham says Arsenal were able to make three big signings early in the summer due to the ambition of the club's owners.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: An LED board inside the stadium displays a message reading "record ticket sales" during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

More Emirates Arsenal WSL games confirmed for next season

Arsenal Women to play more WSL matches at the Emirates Stadium next season, signalling growth in women's football & their increasing fan base.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates scoringtheir team's fourth goal with teammates during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal Women’s historic sell-out at Emirates highlights growing demand for women’s football

Arsenal Women sell out Emirates Stadium for Champions League semi-final, marking a pivotal moment in women's football and raising questions about their future stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal ban 31 abusive supporters

Arsenal takes a firm stand against abusive and discriminatory behaviour, handing three-year bans to 31 members and season ticket holders.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: An LED board inside the stadium displays a message reading "record ticket sales" during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm they want all Arsenal women’s matches at Emirates

Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has told the Telegraph in an exclusive interview that the club want to see Arsenal women sharing the Emirates Stadium on a full-time basis with the men's side.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Beth Mead of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Beth Mead: I’ve never experienced that before

Beth Mead was buzzing as she admitted she's still on 'cloud nine' following her Euros triumph with England and Arsenal's start to the WSL season.

Arsenal chief executive explains the club’s summer plans

Vinai Venkatesham says Arsenal have a very clear plan for what they're going to do to strengthen in the summer transfer window.
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Arsenal CEO welcomed back into ‘European Club Association family’

Vinai Venkatesham has been reappointed to the Executive Board of the European Club Association after his resignation earlier this year.
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Arsenal succeed in withdrawing European Clubs Association resignation

Arsenal will take part in the European Club Association (ECA) again after resigning from the organisation earlier this year to join the 24-hour European Super League.
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Arsenal CEO resigns from Club Strategic Advisory Group

Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham has stepped down from his role on the Premier League's Club Strategic Advisory Group as requested
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Arsenal likely to avoid points deduction punishment amid resignations call

The Arsenal protest attracted thousands outside the Emirates on Friday night as the other Premier League clubs called for resignations
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Arsenal get rid of Raul Sanllehi

Arsenal have announced that Raul Sanllehi is no longer with the club and that Vinai Venkatesham will take over his position.
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Arsenal use Covid as excuse to sack more top scouts

Arsenal will let Francis Cagigao and others leave as part of their restructuring process that they are dressing up as post-Covid cuts.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: A tribute banner to Arsenal fans that have passed away during the season is pictured in the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall/Pool via Getty Images)

Arsenal to make 55 staff redundant

Arsenal have announced they will have to make 55 staff members redundant due to the financial implications of the ongoing pandemic.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Mikel Arteta, Manchester City coach looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on November 29, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

David Ornstein confirms Arteta Arsenal talks but says no Manchester City contact yet

David Ornstein confirms that Arsenal and Mikel Arteta held talks over the Spaniard becoming the new Arsenal manager but the club have not yet spoken to Manchester City.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. - Unai Emery's troubled tenure at Arsenal ended with him being sacked on November 29, 2019 less than two years after being appointed with the club on their worst run since 1992 having failed to win for seven matches. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal told Kroenkes to sack Emery after Southampton game, flew to USA

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham reportedly recommended that the club sack Unai Emery after the draw against Southampton last weekend.

Raul Sanllehi: We share the frustration with our fans

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham met 200 Arsenal staff at a planned get-together where they both addressed Arsenal's faltering form under Unai Emery.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019, in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Doing an excellent job, we’re very comfortable with him: Arsenal back Unai Emery

Unai Emery's future as Arsenal boss came into sharp focus as his side threw away a 2-goal lead at Watford on Sunday, but the club claim to be 'comfortable' with the 'excellent job' Emery is doing according to managing director, Vinai Venkatesham.
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Where reports Arsenal only had £40m to spend came from explained

John Cross is responsible for the rumour that Arsenal only had £40m to spend this summer but David Ornstein claimed back in February it could be as much as £100m.
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Arsenal: We never said anything about a £40m budget

Arsenal's Vinai Venkatesham has said he has no idea where reports of Arsenal's restricted £40m budget figure came from as Arsenal's €80m deal for Nicolas Pepe hits the internet.
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Arsenal’s managing director makes eyebrow-raising claim

Arsenal's managing director Vinai Venkatesham has claimed that 51% of Arsenal fans now want to go on holiday to Rwanda thanks to the country's sleeve sponsorship with the club.
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Vinai Venkatesham praises Per Mertesacker’s academy work and stresses importance of youth focus

Vinai Venkatesham, the new Managing Director at Arsenal, spoke to the media about the importance of maintaining a high-level academy at the club, and how Per Mertesacker is helping with that.

Vinai Venkatesham: Per Mertesacker is now on our executive team

Arsenal's new managing director Vinai Venkatesham has confirmed that Per Mertesacker has joined the club's executive team, and the German is unlikely to be the last player to do so.
Vinai Venkatesham and Raul Sanllehi via Arsenal FC

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham send message to Arsenal fans

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham spoke to the BBC's David Ornstein this week and, as part of the interview, they had a message for the fans.
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Arsenal hold meetings with Unai Emery and players after Gazidis resignation

Arsenal held a series of meetings with Unai Emery and the players after it was finally announced that Ivan Gazidis would leave the club for more money with AC Milan.
Vinai Venkatesham and Raul Sanllehi via Arsenal FC

Arsenal appoint head of football and managing director in place of departing CEO Gazidis

Arsenal have decided not to appoint a CEO to replace the departing Ivan Gazidis, instead making Raul Sanllehi 'head of football' and Vinai Venkatesham 'managing director'.

New hire, new statue + more: 7 Arsenal things you probably missed this weekend

It was another busy weekend for Arsenal, and with most of us spending it watching Özil's volley against Newcastle on repeat, I wouldn't blame you for missing a few things.
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Arsenal’s chief commercial officer joins British Olympic Association as independent non-executive director

Arsenal's chief commercial officer Vinai Venkatesham has joined the British Olympic Association as an independent non-executive director.

Arsenal set up ‘Innovation Lab’ to boost business

Arsenal have set up a new programme called "Arsenal Innovation Lab" that aims to work with startup organisations to help move the club's business going forward.

Arsenal partner with Universal Pictures to help promote a number of upcoming films

Arsenal have signed a partnership with Universal Pictures, which will see them help promote several upcoming films.