'Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said that a group of investors led by Amit Bhatia is interested
in buying a small stake in Liverpool FC.
Bhatia stepped down from Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) on Tuesday after being involved with
the club for 18 years. During that time, he was both a board member and part-owner.
In a statement, QPR said that Bhatia has agreed to sell his shareholding in the club to the
majority owner, Ruben Gnanalingam, and will leave his position on the board after 18 seasons
with the club.'
Source: Daily Telegraph
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Amit Bhatia Steps Down...
From the Club....
'AFTER 18 seasons (2007-2026) as a director and co-owner of QPR, Amit Bhatia has agreed to
transfer his ownership in the club to majority owner Ruben Gnanalingam and will be stepping
down from the board.
Bhatia joined the club in 2007 and initially served as vice-chairman before being named chairman
in 2018, a role he held until 2023.
Bhatia also had a passion for QPR’s strong community work and was chairman of the club’s charitable
arm, QPR in the Community Trust, between 2009 and 2016.
Bhatia said: “Since joining the club in 2007, QPR has been a deeply important part of my life, and of
my family’s life.
Over nearly two decades we have shared promotions, relegations, unforgettable highs and painful lows,
and the memories we have made at Loftus Road alongside the supporters will stay with us forever.
“Being part of QPR has shaped me in many ways. It has taught me about resilience, responsibility and the
importance of stewardship. I am especially proud of the work of QPR in the Community Trust, which reflects
the best of the club and the extraordinary role it plays in the local community.
“I step back from my formal responsibilities with pride, gratitude and affection. I want to thank the players,
managers, staff, the Community Trust, my fellow board members and, above all, the fans, who have made
me and my family feel part of the QPR family for so many years.
“I am grateful to my dear friend Ruben and his family for their friendship and partnership, as I am to Richard,
Lee, Christian and everyone continuing to work on behalf of the club. QPR will always have a very special place
in my heart.”
Gnanalingam, who joined the club’s board in 2011, said: “Amit was there when Tony (Fernandes) and I came
in, and has always been a great friend throughout.
“We have shared many memorable moments together, and I will always be grateful for everything he has
contributed.
“His presence will definitely be missed at the board level, but he knows he and his family are welcome back
as fans anytime they want, and we very much look forward to seeing them at games in the future.”
Richard Reilly, who joined the board in 2022, added: “It has been a privilege to serve on the QPR board
alongside Amit.
“Throughout that time, Amit has shown his professionalism, integrity and unwavering commitment to
Queens Park Rangers.
“He has approached every challenge with thoughtfulness and a genuine desire to move the club forward.
“He has been a valued colleague whose insight, dedication and collaborative spirit have made a lasting
impact, both in the boardroom and across the club.
“It has been an honour and privilege to work alongside him.”
Chairman of the club and interim CEO of QPR in the Community Trust Lee Hoos said: “It was an incredible
honour taking over as chairman of the club after Amit.
“He is a true gentleman in the game and helped make the QPR board one of the best I have ever worked with.
“His sense of humour, kindness and sage advice will be sorely missed. A true believer in the power of football
to effect social good, his time as chair of the Community Trust provides us with an incredible legacy of community
impact.”
QPR CEO Christian Nourry said: “It has been an immense pleasure to get to know Amit over the last three years
and I have learnt a great deal from him - about QPR, about business and about his experiences in building great
cultures.
“We are fortunate as a club to know that whilst his participation ends, his support of this club will long continue.”
'AFTER 18 seasons (2007-2026) as a director and co-owner of QPR, Amit Bhatia has agreed to
transfer his ownership in the club to majority owner Ruben Gnanalingam and will be stepping
down from the board.
Bhatia joined the club in 2007 and initially served as vice-chairman before being named chairman
in 2018, a role he held until 2023.
Bhatia also had a passion for QPR’s strong community work and was chairman of the club’s charitable
arm, QPR in the Community Trust, between 2009 and 2016.
Bhatia said: “Since joining the club in 2007, QPR has been a deeply important part of my life, and of
my family’s life.
Over nearly two decades we have shared promotions, relegations, unforgettable highs and painful lows,
and the memories we have made at Loftus Road alongside the supporters will stay with us forever.
“Being part of QPR has shaped me in many ways. It has taught me about resilience, responsibility and the
importance of stewardship. I am especially proud of the work of QPR in the Community Trust, which reflects
the best of the club and the extraordinary role it plays in the local community.
“I step back from my formal responsibilities with pride, gratitude and affection. I want to thank the players,
managers, staff, the Community Trust, my fellow board members and, above all, the fans, who have made
me and my family feel part of the QPR family for so many years.
“I am grateful to my dear friend Ruben and his family for their friendship and partnership, as I am to Richard,
Lee, Christian and everyone continuing to work on behalf of the club. QPR will always have a very special place
in my heart.”
Gnanalingam, who joined the club’s board in 2011, said: “Amit was there when Tony (Fernandes) and I came
in, and has always been a great friend throughout.
“We have shared many memorable moments together, and I will always be grateful for everything he has
contributed.
“His presence will definitely be missed at the board level, but he knows he and his family are welcome back
as fans anytime they want, and we very much look forward to seeing them at games in the future.”
Richard Reilly, who joined the board in 2022, added: “It has been a privilege to serve on the QPR board
alongside Amit.
“Throughout that time, Amit has shown his professionalism, integrity and unwavering commitment to
Queens Park Rangers.
“He has approached every challenge with thoughtfulness and a genuine desire to move the club forward.
“He has been a valued colleague whose insight, dedication and collaborative spirit have made a lasting
impact, both in the boardroom and across the club.
“It has been an honour and privilege to work alongside him.”
Chairman of the club and interim CEO of QPR in the Community Trust Lee Hoos said: “It was an incredible
honour taking over as chairman of the club after Amit.
“He is a true gentleman in the game and helped make the QPR board one of the best I have ever worked with.
“His sense of humour, kindness and sage advice will be sorely missed. A true believer in the power of football
to effect social good, his time as chair of the Community Trust provides us with an incredible legacy of community
impact.”
QPR CEO Christian Nourry said: “It has been an immense pleasure to get to know Amit over the last three years
and I have learnt a great deal from him - about QPR, about business and about his experiences in building great
cultures.
“We are fortunate as a club to know that whilst his participation ends, his support of this club will long continue.”
Re: Amit Bhatia Steps Down...
Trying to get Jeff Bezos involved with the consortium bid now.
Interesting to see what happens if they get rejected.
Interesting to see what happens if they get rejected.
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Re: Amit Bhatia Steps Down...
How much did Mr. Bhatia invest in QPR during his tenure, or was he just a figurehead ?
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Re: Amit Bhatia Steps Down...
Wasn’t Bhatia sniffing around Newcastle after Ashley departed in 2021, he was sat
in the directors box at St. James’s Park with the new owners from the middle east.
No loss in my opinion if he’s not committed to QPR.
in the directors box at St. James’s Park with the new owners from the middle east.
No loss in my opinion if he’s not committed to QPR.
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Yes he was Tommy......
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Hopefully his name will be removed from the stand at Loftus Road, I’m sure with all his wealth
he can transfer his name to one of the stands at Anfield.
While he’s at it and having scouse elocution lessons, he might wanna consider having a perm.
he can transfer his name to one of the stands at Anfield.
While he’s at it and having scouse elocution lessons, he might wanna consider having a perm.