What executive does what at Spurs, since the demise of Daniel Levy, is now one question that many fans are asking each other.
Levy was well known for his strategic leadership and overall club direction, as well as financial management and commercial operations.
When asked if he was reporting to, and if it was specifically Vinai Venkatesham, he was dealing with.
“I would say the whole, I think, idea of getting Vinay in was to have a day-to-day person to speak to. But I think we all speak a lot with Vinay, but he’s like the CEO. Then there is Johan, who is the technical director. So with all due respect, I think I speak more football with him, which is the way it should be. And then, of course, because Daniel has been so integral and so a big part of Tottenham, of course, it was natural that I also had a conversation with him.”
In the wake of Daniel Levy
These distinctions are important because they provide valuable context with respect to how all-powerful Daniel Levy was at Spurs – a fact that cannot be glossed over or, worse yet, ignored.
CEO Vinai Venkatesham handles operational execution, but it is Johan Lange with whom Frank should have his closest working relationship.
Lange oversees key aspects of the club’s football operations, including recruitment, analytics, and talent identification for both the senior team and the academy. This appointment came after the departure of Fabio Paratici, positioning Lange as the primary figure in Spurs’ transfer and scouting strategy.
Fabio Paratici’s future suddenly looks to be in dispute
Daniel Levy was widely thought to be the driving force behind the return of the Italian, and while there were plans for him to return to an official role at Tottenham, the departure of chairman Daniel Levy in September 2025 has cast doubt on this, with reports indicating he is now unlikely to return and may seek opportunities elsewhere.
