Former Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham is reportedly a target for Newcastle United and could be set to take up a similar role at St James’ Park.
Peter Silverstone, who is currently at Newcastle, worked with Venkatesham at the Emirates Stadium, and it seems the close relationship between the two could see them reunite at St James’ Park, according to the Daily Mail.
Newcastle are looking for a replacement for Darren Eales, who is leaving the Magpies after being diagnosed with cancer in September.
Venkatesham appears to be a strong candidate with plenty of experience, so Newcastle would be in good hands if the 43-year-old took up the role at the club.
Vinai Venkatesham during his time at Arsenal (Image from Arsenal.com)
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Everything is changing in Newcastle at the moment, with Amanda Staveley also leaving the North East club recently.
Things appear to be in their early stages between Newcastle and Venkatesham, but it is easy to see why his business experience and successful financial and sponsorship deals during his time at Arsenal make him a strong candidate for the job.
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Interviewer: Hello, I am very pleased to have Mr. Venkatesham and Mr. Silverstone with us today. Let’s dive right in. Mr. Venkatesham, it’s been reported that you’re being considered for the chief executive role at Newcastle United. How do you feel about the prospect of joining the club and working alongside Mr. Silverstone once again?
Venkatesham: Hello, it’s a pleasure to be here. Yes, I’ve been made aware of the discussions and I’m honored to be considered for such an important role at Newcastle United. Working with Peter again would be fantastic, as we share a great relationship and have experience working together at Arsenal. We’ve had success there and it would be exciting to see if we can replicate that at Newcastle.
Interviewer: Absolutely, that’s a great point. Mr. Silverstone, how has your experience working with Mr. Venkatesham been so far and what qualities do you think he would bring to the table at Newcastle?
Silverstone: I had a great experience working with Vinai at Arsenal. He’s a very capable individual with a strong business acumen and a clear vision for the future. He has excellent relationships with sponsors and partners, which is crucial in today’s football landscape. He also brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the role, which can be infectious. Newcastle would be lucky to have him on board.
Interviewer: That’s interesting to hear. Mr. Venkatesham, what challenges do you foresee taking on this role at Newcastle, especially considering the recent changes within the club and the fanbase’s expectations?
Venkatesham: Well, any role comes with challenges, but I’m prepared to take them on. The recent changes at Newcastle make this an exciting opportunity, and I recognize the passion of the fans. My goal is to work closely with them to understand their expectations and help the club move forward both on and off the pitch.
Interviewer: Absolutely, fan relationships are vital in modern football. Moving on to Newcastle’s current situation, they’re looking for a replacement for Darren Eales, who left due to health reasons.
