London Spirit has confirmed the appointment of Donna-Maria Cullen, former Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Board member, as a Non-Executive Director.
Cullen brings extensive experience in top-level sport and business, having played a central role in Tottenham Hotspur’s transformation into a globally recognised club. Her work included strategic development, major commercial projects, community engagement, and a significant contribution to the club’s move to the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
This appointment strengthens the London Spirit board at a pivotal time in its development, as the franchise continues to establish itself as a leading force in The Hundred. Cullen will sit alongside Julian Metherell, Chair of London Spirit; Rob Lawson, Chief Executive & Secretary of MCC; Eoin Morgan, Chair of MCC Cricket Committee (from next month); as well as Nikesh Arora (CEO, Palo Alto Networks), Egon Durban (Co-CEO, Silver Lake), and Satyan Gajwani (Chairman, Times Internet, Co-Founder, Major League Cricket).
Donna-Maria Cullen:
“I am excited to be joining London Spirit at such an integral moment in the team’s journey. Cricket is entering a new era of growth and opportunity through The Hundred, and I look forward to working with the board to help London Spirit realise its full potential, both on and off the field.
“This is a fantastic chance to bring my experience from football into cricket and to contribute to the growth of the sport in London and beyond.”
Julian Metherell, Chair of London Spirit:
“We are thrilled to welcome Donna-Maria to the London Spirit board. She brings with her exceptional expertise in sports governance, commercial development, and community engagement, which will be invaluable as we look to grow our franchise and inspire the next generation of cricket fans.
“Donna-Maria’s track record in helping to build one of the world’s leading sports organisations makes her an outstanding addition to our leadership team.”
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