Oxford United confirm changes to club’s board and chair

The U’s have confirmed changes to its board and chair, with the appointment of two directors and a new chairman.

Ferguson has stepped down from his role as chairman after four years but will remain on the board of directors.

Replacing Ferguson is Dusan Bogdanovic, a figure who has served at board and executive level previously in professional football and who the club says brings ‘extensive experience’.

Also joining the board is Rudi Laksmana who, like Ferguson, is a former Inter Milan board member.

United says that the two new additions ‘are part of the club’s ongoing commitment to driving football performance, improving strategic direction and progression both on and off the pitch’.

The club also said: “These appointments reflect Oxford United’s continued focus on strengthening its leadership, governance and long-term planning as the club looks ahead positively to the future.”

The full board at The U’s now consists of Ferguson, Bogdanovic, Laksmana, Anindya Bakrie, and Sumrith “Tiger” Thanakarnjanasuth.

It is understood that Bogdanovic worked for the football agency Level Up Asia of which Oxford winger Marselino Ferdinan is signed to.

He has been pictured previously with Oxford’s owner, Erick Thohir, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.