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Daniel Levy’s right-hand woman Donna Cullen to leave Tottenham
Daniel Levy’s right-hand woman Donna Cullen has stepped down from the Tottenham Hotspur board and is to leave the club in the first of a number of anticipated summer changes.
Cullen has been on the Tottenham board since 2006 and has been considered Levy’s closest confidant for the majority of that time.
A trustee of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, Cullen has received criticism from fans over recent years as part of the protests against Levy.
Vinai Venkatesham will start work as chief executive officer this month and Levy is expected to clarify the futures of head coach Ange Postecoglou and chief football officer Scott Munn shortly.
Companies House listed a change in the details of both Cullen and operations and finance director Matthew Collecott. Tottenham said there was no announcement planned on Collecott and it is believed some of his personal details had simply been altered. Outside sources had suggested the Companies House notification indicated a change of Collecott’s role either inside the club or with Enic, who he joined in 1998.
News of Cullen’s departure was broken exclusively by Telegraph Sport, before Tottenham released a statement in which Cullen said: “This has been such a hard decision to make. The club has been my life for the past three decades. I have had the privilege of working with Daniel, whose vision and energy has driven the club forward, and so many talented and wonderful colleagues.
“It has been quite some journey, starting at White Hart Lane, with a brief stay at Wembley and finally our new home - amazing memories home and away. Ending this season with the Europa League trophy was a dream come true. The time is now right for me to gather more time for myself and my family, whom I thank for all their support over the years. I shall spend the coming months ensuring there is a smooth handover with my staff. Thank you all. I wish everyone at the club all the success in the world.”
Levy added: “Donna has made an immense contribution to the club, over an extensive period. Her diverse responsibilities grew significantly and replacing her roles with a single individual will be impossible.
“While many may associate her primarily with marketing and communications, Donna’s impact extends far beyond those areas. Notably, her leadership and political acumen at planning committees, was instrumental in the club being able to build one of the finest stadiums and training centres in the world.
“She deserves recognition for the contribution she played in the formation of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, which has positively impacted countless individuals in our communities, and in establishing the London Academy of Excellence, providing children with exceptional educational opportunities.
“Donna has pushed the conscience of the club to be at the forefront of environmental and diversity initiatives. She also played a crucial role in supporting the amateur part-time Spurs Ladies, enabling the development of our professional women’s team.
“Her daily input will be greatly missed, however she fully deserves to take time for herself, and I know that we shall be able to call upon her advice when needed. We wish her well for the future.”
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