Overview
- Tim Lewis’s departure was confirmed on 19 September after he declined an offer to stay on as a reduced‑pay non‑executive director, with reports saying his salary had recently risen to about £2 million.
- Richard Garlick has been promoted from managing director to chief executive, taking on Lewis’s responsibilities without an immediate replacement named for his former role.
- KSE-linked figures Kelly Blaha, Otto Maly and Dave Steiner, along with producer Ben Winston, joined as non‑executive directors, with Winston’s appointment drawing mixed reactions from supporters.
- The Times reports an August dispute over the Eberechi Eze move, with Garlick flagging UEFA compliance risks around a £67.5 million fee and Lewis backing the transfer push.
- Former financial advisers caution Arsenal are near UEFA’s squad‑cost threshold, increasing pressure on the revamped board as Josh Kroenke is expected to assume a more hands‑on role.