Ferguson no longer Oxford chairman in board reshuffle

TL;DR

Grant Ferguson has stepped down as chairman of Oxford United in a board reshuffle. Rudi Laksmana and Dusan Bogdanovic have joined the leadership group, with Bogdanovic appointed as the new chair.

Key points

Grant Ferguson steps down as chairman of Oxford United
Dusan Bogdanovic appointed as new chairman
Rudi Laksmana joins Oxford's leadership group
Ferguson remains involved as a director

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A general view of Oxford United's Kassam Stadium

Rudi Laksmana and Dusan Bogdanovic have joined Oxford's leadership group [Getty Images]

Oxford United have appointed a new club chairman who takes over from Grant Ferguson in a restructure of their board.

Former Inter Milan board member Rudi Laksmana and Indonesian-based football agent Dusan Bogdanovic have joined the leadership group, with the latter appointed as the new chair.

Despite stepping down from his role after four years, Ferguson will still remain involved going forward but in a lesser role as a director.

Oxford say that these changes are part of the club's ongoing commitment to "driving football performance, improving strategic direction and progression both on and off the pitch".

Following the reshuffle, the club's leadership group is now made up of Anindya Bakrie, Grant Ferguson, Rudi Laksmana, Dusan Bogdanovic and Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth.

Oxford are owned by Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir who increased his controlling stake in the club in November last year.

He completed a takeover of the club in 2022 and at the time was part of a group that held a controlling 51% stake.

Last season Oxford were relegated from the Championship after two seasons in the second tier, finishing 22nd in the table and four points adrift of 21st.