Tottenham Hotspur has been rocked by a huge development as long-serving chairman Daniel Levy officially stepped down after nearly 25 years in charge.

The news marks the end of an era for Spurs, with Levy departing as the longest-serving chairman in Premier League history. His time at the helm has shaped modern Tottenham, from the building of the world-class Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to transforming the club into a global football brand.

A Changing of the Guard at Spurs

Levy’s exit follows a series of boardroom shake-ups in recent months:

Peter Charrington, former Citi Private Bank CEO and ENIC director, has now been appointed as non-executive chairman.

In April, Tottenham brought in Vinai Venkatesham, former Arsenal executive, as their new chief executive.

Long-time executive director and Levy ally Donna Cullen also left after nearly 20 years at the club.

This wave of leadership changes signals a new era at Tottenham, both on and off the pitch.

Levy’s Legacy: Progress and Controversy

In his farewell statement, Levy reflected on his tenure:

“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.”

Under Levy, Tottenham enjoyed periods of huge growth, most notably reaching the 2019 Champions League Final and securing the Europa League title this May. The 2008 League Cup also remains the only domestic silverware collected during his tenure.

However, his leadership wasn’t without controversy. Fans often criticised Levy for:

• Transfer market decisions, particularly failing to strengthen the squad during Mauricio Pochettino’s title challenges.
• Managerial appointments post-Pochettino, with a revolving door of coaches.
• A lack of consistent silverware despite Spurs’ financial and infrastructural progress.

As recently as last weekend’s home loss to Bournemouth, fan protests were directed at Levy and the board.

A New Chapter for Tottenham

New chairman Peter Charrington paid tribute to Levy while outlining the club’s direction:

 “This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch. We are now fully focused on stability and empowering our talented people across the Club, led by Vinai and his executive team.”

ENIC, Tottenham’s majority owner since 2001, still holds around 85% of shares. With Levy stepping aside, focus now turns to fresh investment opportunities and whether new leadership can finally deliver long-awaited sustained success.