Sir Chips Keswick appointed as new chairman

Arsenal Football Club has announced that Sir Chips Keswick has been appointed chairman.
It follows the decision by Peter Hill-Wood to stand down from the board for health reasons. Mr Hill-Wood, who has been Arsenal chairman since 1982, is recovering after a heart attack last year.

Mr Hill-Wood's grandfather, Sir Samuel, and father, Denis, were the Club's previous chairmen in a period stretching back to 1927.
Mr Hill-Wood, 77, said: “This has been a difficult decision as Arsenal Football Club has been a huge part of my life. Although I am feeling better I feel this is the right time for me to stand down. I would like to thank our majority owner, Stan Kroenke, for the respectful and dignified way he has handled this and I know Sir Chips is the right person to take the Club forward.”
Mr Hill-Wood joined the board in 1962 when his father became chairman. Since then he has been at the heart of all the Club’s major decisions, including the move from Highbury to Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal’s majority owner Mr Kroenke said: “Peter has been a wonderful custodian of this Club. He has been a member of the Arsenal board for 51 years and his vision and steadfastness have been central to the successes of this great Club over that time. Peter will be sorely missed but we will ensure we recognise his many contributions to the Club in an appropriate way.”
A lifelong fan, Sir Chips, 73, has been on the Arsenal board since 2005. He is the former chairman of Hambros Bank and a director of the Bank of England. In his role as chairman, Sir Chips will work directly with Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis on the Club’s football and business ambitions.
Mr Kroenke said: “I am delighted that Sir Chips has agreed to become chairman. He has a well respected track record in business and he will provide further direction and support in our ambition to compete at the top of the game here and in Europe and to win trophies.”
Sir Chips said of his appointment: “Firstly, I am sad to see Peter standing down due to his health and we all hope he continues well in his recovery. The Hill-Wood family has made an extraordinary contribution to Arsenal over many decades. They have been central to the Club’s many achievements during this time.
“I am greatly honoured to have been appointed chairman of Arsenal Football Club. This is one of the great clubs in the game, recognised and loved by millions. I am looking forward to leading the Club to future success.”

I dont know why but I already like this guy.
Sir Chips Keswick is potentially the most baller name ever for a chairman.:proud:

, he is just another member of the Hillwood, Kroenke, Gazidis click so nothing new here

... wrote:Mr Hill-Wood, who has been Arsenal chairman since 1982,

Mr Hill-Wood's grandfather, Sir Samuel, and father, Denis, were the Club's previous chairmen in a period stretching back to 1927.

“Peter has been a wonderful custodian of this Club. He has been a member of the Arsenal board for 51 years

didnt know that..
he certainly deserves more respect than being given here, by some fans calling him Deadwood and being blamed like a money minded man milking the fans..
All the best Mr.Hillwood.. Thanks for everything..

I know very very little about him apart from what I've read today, but a change was needed due to health concerns and stagnation. Which he was younger though..

Samuelj29060 wrote:I know very very little about him apart from what I've read today, but a change was needed due to health concerns and stagnation. Which he was younger though..

yes.. the only incident i remember him was a somewhat rude statement challenging fans last year which raised lots of hatred against him..
but over the last 30+ years he would have been involved and influential in many wise and successful decisions, which have taken the club forward, including the appointment of Wenger, the glory years and the shift to Emirates.. and the stand taken not to give power into the hands of some billionaire playboy...

Good luck to him

Chips? 

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Thank you.

Raptorgunner wrote:

RealGunner wrote:Click on the switch editor mode. 4th icon in the last column of the buttons. icon looks like a newspaper

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Dope name!!!