TOTTENHAM executive director Donna Cullen has announced her departure from the club.
Cullen had been on the Spurs board for almost 20 years before stepping down.
During that time, she became a close confidante of Daniel Levy and worked as his deputy.
However, the executive director has now left the club to spend more time with her family.
In a statement released on Monday morning, 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.”
Meanwhile, Levy said: “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.”
Cullen’s departure comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of head coach Ange Postecoglou.
The 59-year-old could reportedly be sacked in the coming days despite guiding Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years
Postecoglou led the Lilywhites to a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final last month.
However, Tottenham’s poor campaign in the Premier League – which saw them finish 17th, one place above the relegation zone – has left him vulnerable in his position.
Despite the ongoing speculation about his next move, Postecoglou insists he still has more to give.
Speaking to ABC’s Australian Story while on holiday with his family, he said: “I didn’t want us to just enjoy the moment.
“I also wanted us to think about what’s next, you know, don’t settle for this. We’ve got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club’s got a taste for it.
“Well, let’s make sure we’re back here again.”
The Spurs boss added: “When we sat down 10 years ago and did the initial Australian Story, I think maybe even you guys thought that that was the culmination of what I was about to achieve.
“In 10 years’ time, if we sit down again, I’ve got no doubt in my mind that there’ll be more stories to tell.”
Tottenham chiefs are understood to be talking to other managers about replacing Postecoglou.
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank and Fulham boss Marco Silva are both among those being considered.
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