What does major Stan Kroenke announcement mean for Arsenal after new roles confirmed?

The Gunners announced fresh changes to their board structure with non-executive director Tim Lewis formalising his own role.
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Arsenal have Stan Kroenke and Josh Kroenke as Co-Chairs, while Tim Lewis has become the Executive Vice-Chair, the club have announced.

The decision to formalise the positions reflects the club's leadership structure's evolution since Kroenke Sports & Entertainment took over 100% ownership of Arsenal in 2018.

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Back in 2013, Josh Kroenke was appointed as a non-executive director at Arsenal and since then, he has played a key role in the club's leadership structure.

Meanwhile, Lewis left his role at law firm Clifford Chance last year to focus more on his role with the Gunners.

Lewis has a long-standing relationship with the Kroenke family and advised the Kroenke family during the 2007-2018 period when Kroenke Sports & Entertainment invested heavily in Arsenal.

Lewis's expertise played a vital role in the acquisition of the club by KSE, which has led to the recent evolution of the club's leadership structure.

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Commenting on the announcement, Stan Kroenke said, "This is a simple evolution as part of us all driving Arsenal forward and further reaffirms our family's long-standing commitment to this great club."

He also noted that stability in football has never been more important as the sport moves past the pandemic, and the appointments bring a sense of stability to the club.

What does the change mean for Arsenal?

The change in leadership means very little for the club itself and it is a formalisation of working processes that have been like this for a while.

However, sources have told LondonWorld that Lewis has essentially been a de facto chairman for the club since he arrived, with suggestions that he is one day likely to become chairman.

For now, the announcement comes at a perfect time with fan support at an all-time high and the club currently top of the Premier League.

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