Tottenham Hotspur Executive Chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role after nearly a quarter of a century in charge.
Appointed in March 2001, Levy leaves having become the Premier League’s longest-serving chairman.
During his tenure, Spurs moved from White Hart Lane to the £1 billion Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The North London giants reached a Champions League final in 2019, and finally lifted silverware again in May by winning the Europa League.
Contrasts have defined the 63-year-old’s reign. On the business front, Tottenham are regarded as one of the Premier League’s most profitable clubs.
The club generates massive revenues from the state-of-the-art ground while maintaining a strict wage structure.
However, on the pitch, Levy was the target of repeated protests, with supporters frustrated by the club’s limited trophy returns despite its growth into a European heavyweight.
Reflecting on his departure, Levy said (via the club’s website): “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 will continue to support this club passionately.”
Spurs have already made key appointments beforehand, even though the decision to step aside is a surprise.
Vinai Venkatesham has arrived as CEO, and Thomas Frank takes charge of the men’s first team.
Peter Charrington, a director of owners ENIC, will step into a new role as Non-Executive Chairman.
Charrington praised Levy’s commitment and loyalty, insisting that this marks a new era of leadership for the club, both on and off the pitch.
Tottenham currently sit fourth in the Premier League after three games of the 2025/26 season.
While Levy’s legacy will likely divide opinion, few can deny the scale of transformation Spurs have undergone under his watch.
He still has a significant share at the club, and it will also be interesting to see what happens on that front.