Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has retired after seven years in his role, the club have confirmed.
The 80-year-old took the role as chairman in 2013, but was present on the club's board for a total of 15 years.
In a statement released on the club’s website, owner Stan Kroenke and son Josh said: “We would like to express our immense gratitude for everything Sir Chips has done for Arsenal Football Club as a board member and chairman of the board over the past 15 years.
“His extensive business knowledge and experience coupled with his deep love of Arsenal have made him the perfect chairman. It has been a privilege to work with him and he will always be a very welcome visitor when we return to playing matches at Emirates Stadium.”
Keswick also provided a statement, saying: “I made my plan to retire at the end of this season clear to the board, before the global health crisis we are now experiencing.
“The club is in safe hands with Stan and Josh, the board and the executive team.
“I know Arsenal will emerge strongly from this situation and I look forward, like all our supporters around the world, to seeing the team in action as soon as possible.”
With Keswick leaving his post, the Arsenal board will now be comprised of Stan Kroenke, Josh Kroenke, Lord Harris and Ken Friar.
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