I think those that were hoping for revolution and a throwing out of the old guard will be disappointed but this is going to be evolution not revolution.
The appointment of a senior banker suggests some complex financial structuring ahead which must be related to the stadium - new or redeveloped. That has to be a positive.
It may pave the way for other investors also.
My total experience in finance is over twenty years and before my roles in the City, I held various positions at a Russian metals and mining and financial conglomerate in both Moscow and London, focusing on raising international finance and managing a diversified investment portfolio across asset classes.
I am a freelance professional adviser focusing on due diligence, capital structure and balance sheet review of companies in the technology, mineral resources and football.
from the bio on Ryasantsev, from that i'm gathering he has worked for Moshiri before and have a past relationship as almost certain that the Russian metals and mining company will be Mettaloinvest, another bit from the bio would suggest that R&W holdings used him at some stage of the Arsenal share buying process or at leats he was involved in that area as well.
Gueesing here but sounds like someone that both Moshiri and Usmanov have utilised on numerous occasions together and seperately