Daniel Levy steps down from his role as Tottenham’s Executive Chairman after nearly 25 years

Daniel Levy steps down from his role as Tottenham’s Executive Chairman after nearly 25 years, it has been confirmed.

Daniel Levy was first appointed as executive chairman at Tottenham back in 2000, purchasing an initial stake in the club in December of that year, before replacing Sir Alan Sugar as chairman in February 2001.

He now steps down having recently appointed Thomas Frank in place of Ange Postecoglou as head coach after winning the Europa League in May.

Peter Charrington is the new non-executive chairman – Levy was executive chairman – so Vinai Venkatesham is hands on with the day-to-day running of the club as CEO. Levy and his family still own (or are beneficiaries of) 29.88% of ENIC’s share of the club. https://t.co/oMzyObBHQc

— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) September 4, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur announces departure of Executive Chairman Daniel Levy.

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 4, 2025

CLUB STATEMENT:

Tottenham Hotspur announces that Daniel Levy has today stepped down from his role as Executive Chairman after nearly 25 years.

Tottenham Hotspur has been transformed over the last quarter of a century. It has played in European competitions in the last 18 of 20 seasons, becoming one of the world’s most recognised football clubs, consistently investing in its academy, players and facilities, including a new, world-class stadium and state of the art training centre. The club has also competed regularly at the highest level, enjoying a number of fantastic on-field successes, including the recent Europa League cup win.

As part of its succession planning, the club has made a number of senior appointments in recent months. Vinai Venkatesham was hired as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with Thomas Frank as our new men’s head coach and Martin Ho as women’s head coach. Peter Charrington joined the board and will step into the newly created role of Non-Executive Chairman.

This is all part of the Club’s ambition to ensure that it is set up to deliver long-term sporting success.

Daniel Levy said: “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, from the team at Lilywhite House and Hotspur Way to all the players and managers over the years.

“I wish to thank all the fans that have supported me over the years. It hasn’t always been an easy journey but significant progress has been made. I will continue to support this club passionately.”

Peter Charrington, Non-Executive Chairman, said: “I am very honoured to become Non-Executive Chairman of this extraordinary Club and, on behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Daniel and his family for their commitment and loyalty to the Club over so many years.

“This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch. I do recognise there has been a lot of change in recent months as we put in place new foundations for the future. We are now fully focused on stability and empowering our talented people across the Club, led by Vinai and his executive team.”

There are no changes to the ownership or shareholder structure of the Club.

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Here’s how fans reacted as Daniel Levy steps down from his role as Tottenham’s Executive Chairman after nearly 25 years…

@adamdnathan: Ignoring the constant Americanisms in here (announce not announces, you animals) wow. Did wonder if it was all going to get too much for him eventually. Should’ve gone five years ago, but now is definitely the right time for all parties. Did an amazing job, then fumbled it.

@Mac__James: How have we got this with NO leaks? I don’t think I’ve ever been so shocked

@GameweekGuru: Woah. Thats big news that was unexpected! Seems like things were going in the right direction this summer for Spurs with Frank and the signings!

@andrewRIosborne: Wow I didn’t see that coming!!!

@NathanAClark: Well… the next few years will be very interesting

@CarefreeYouth: The window they had seemed fishy and out of character

@aroundgroundsss: Wow I did not see this coming. Shocked, thought he would be going no where. #COYS #Spurs #THFC

@JaiP72: Thank you for everything you’ve done for the club. Stadium, training ground etc sets us up for the future. Now for a fresh look to take us forward. Interesting that Carrington is taking over, Tavistock man

@DcJacklyn: To his credit, behind the scenes and the structure could mean if were bought by the right people hopefully everything is in order to actually be a proper club…. But then again this is Tottenham and it could just be another false dawn! @SpursOfficial #Spurs #Levy

@richiecoys: Oh my god! This is worth breaking 12 years of sobriety for, where’s the champagne?!

@CallumBradke: Time to thank Levy for everything he has done rather than complain about what he hasn’t. One of the world’s best training grounds and stadiums and took Spurs to regular European football under his reign.

@tuckers35: I don’t want anyone getting emotional about Daniel Levy and the stadium the training ground etc. The bloke has held us back for years. Shut the door on your way out Daniel

@SpursJimmy123: Never taken drugs in my life im guessing this is what it feels like – Daniel Levy is gone.

@IsaacKimes: Levy took us to heights I think many of us never believed Tottenham were capable of. But as we soared to new heights, his capabilities to lead us in that stratosphere became clearly insufficient. I am thankful for Levy, but happy to see him go, and quite frankly stunned.