It is unlikely that Venkatesham will rule Spurs with an iron fist. He is a firm believer in a culture of inclusivity.<\/p>\n
He’ll lead by example rather than being ultra vocal, sources say.<\/p>\n
“He’s a leader – but an understated one,” said one of his colleagues at the Emirates.<\/p>\n
When it comes to making football-related decisions it is very likely he will be guided by the expertise of head coach Thomas Frank and technical director Johan Lange.<\/p>\n
At Arsenal, it is noted that he generally let Edu and Arteta shape the football operation in terms of performance.<\/p>\n
That may sound a given. But ask managers up and down the country – it isn’t.<\/p>\n
He is viewed by those who worked alongside him at the Emirates as an efficient administrator, whose intelligence allows him to analyse and understand information quickly.<\/p>\n
That strength allows him to make relevant contributions internally and, on a wider basis, it has allowed Venkatesham to expand his influence.<\/p>\n
For example, he was a key member of the European Club Association, though he has now relinquished his position with the organisation.<\/p>\n
It is said his amiable persona allows him to deal smoothly with characters who perhaps seem more assertive than his exterior suggests he is.<\/p>\n
It will be interesting to hear if Venkatesham adopts an abrupter approach as he seeks to lay down a marker in the post-Levy era.<\/p>\n
If first impressions are important, then those at the Emirates will tell you that Venkatesham makes a good one. In that sense, relationship building – internally and externally – is cited as one of Venkatesham’s key strengths.<\/p>\n
Levy – despite often facing the wrath of irate supporters who pinned the blame for Tottenham’s flaws squarely on him – was liked behind the scenes at Spurs.<\/p>\n
He was good to his staff. For instance, when Spurs would travel on pre-season tours, he would ensure the club’s support staff were provided with the same privileges as the players.<\/p>\n
But it was Levy’s relationship with rival clubs that often left a sour taste; the now departed executive chairman’s famously fierce negotiation style left him unpopular in boardrooms across the country.<\/p>\n
It will be interesting to see how Venkatesham’s elevation, given his genteel and friendly personality, changes the dynamics between Tottenham and their rivals at boardroom level.<\/p>\n
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