Ivan Gazidis has admitted he feels a 'tremendous sense of responsibility' in his new role at Arsenal.
Gazidis officially took over as the club's chief executive at the start of January following some 15 years with Major Soccer League in the United States, where he held the position of deputy commissioner since 2001.
And the 44-year-old South African-born Oxford law graduate is aware of the expectation of a club that is steeped in tradition, yet which has not lifted silverware since 2005.
"There is a tremendous sense of responsibility you have in a position like this, and I do feel the weight of that," said Gazidis.
"It is not just a job. You have the hopes and expectations of not only so many people, but also history. I feel that on my shoulders.
"It is a responsibility I take very seriously."
Gazidis continued: "Living up to what this club should be and what this club is, and being able to perform this role in a way which is worthy of this club is going to be the biggest challenge I face.
"If I can walk away someday, hopefully a long time from now, and say I did not let the club down, then I will feel pretty good about myself."
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