Oxford United new chairman Dusan Bogdanovic breaks silence

United announced changes to their leadership structure as Ferguson stepped down as chair.

Two new names were appointed, with Bogdanovic announced as Ferguson’s replacement and former Inter Milan board member Rudi Laksmana joining the U’s board.

Little has been revealed about the two new additions, but it is understood that Bogdanovic is a former football agent in Indonesia and Asia and has represented The U’s Indonesian youngster Marselino Ferdinan.

Serbian national Bogdanovic was most recently CEO of Indonesian club Garudayaksa’s foundation and already had a relationship with Yellows owner Erick Thohir having been pictured with him in December 2024 alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The new chair has now spoken for the first time since his appointment on Wednesday.

In a post on LinkedIn, Bogdanovic said: “I am honoured to take on the role of chairman of Oxford United Football Club , a club with proud heritage, deep community roots and enormous potential.

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“To be part of the Oxford United story is a privilege and I approach this responsibility with confidence, ambition and respect for everyone who has helped build this club. My focus will be on strengthening the foundations, supporting football development at every level and helping create a future that our supporters, players, staff and community can be proud of.

Quote from new Oxford United chairman Dusan Bogdanovic (Image: Newsquest)

“Oxford United is a club with history, identity and passion. Now, together, we have the opportunity to build something even greater. I am fully committed to giving this role the energy, leadership and vision it deserves.”

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

Departing chairman Ferguson will remain on the board at Oxford after four years as chair and has also posted publicly since the changes.

Oxford United’s former chairman Grant Ferguson (Image: Oxford United)

In response to the Joey Beauchamp Foundation’s post thanking the former chair, Ferguson said: “It has been a pleasure and I am proud to have played a small part in getting the foundation up and running and see you all develop it into something special.”

Replying to the Oxford United in the Community chair of trustees, Jem Faulkner, Ferguson said: “I am proud of the work we did together to properly integrate OUiTC as a key part of OUFC.

“The dedication that you and all at OUiTC have to the community programmes is a credit to the Club and of enduring benefit to Oxfordshire.”

Oxford look ahead to a summer of preparation for League One after suffering relegation from the Championship last term.