The key Arsenal boardroom figure Tim Lewis has dramatically left the club in what is understood to be a shake-up that will see greater power concentrated in the hands of co-chairman Josh Kroenke.

Tim Lewis has quit his role as Arsenal executive vice-chairman in a shock move, with the lifelong Gunners supporter having been a key figure at the club in recent years

Arsenal have announced a major reshuffle at board level, with former executive vice-chair Tim Lewis leaving the club

Arsenal have now confirmed that Garlick is the new CEO, that Winston has joined as a non-executive director, and that Lewis has left. The club add that KSE’s Kelly Blaha and Otto Maly will also join the board as non-executive directors, as well as KSE advisor Dave Steiner.

Arsenal has announced the surprise departure of vice chairman Tim Lewis as part of a major reshuffle of the club’s board to inject “fresh thinking and energy” in its pursuit of trophies.

Arsenal executive vice-chairman Tim Lewis is leaving the Emirates Stadium as part of a significant boardroom reshuffle.

Tim Lewis, Arsenal's executive vice-chair and a long-time adviser to owners KSE, has abruptly left the Gunners this week after an impactful five years with the club