London Spirit is delighted to announce the appointment of Donna-Maria Cullen, former Board member of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, as a Non-Executive Director to its board.

Cullen brings a wealth of experience from the world of elite sport and business, having played a pivotal role in Tottenham Hotspur’s growth into a globally recognised club, overseeing strategic development, high-profile commercial initiatives, community engagement, as well as playing a key role in the club's move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a world-class sporting venue.

Cullen's appointment further strengthens the London Spirit board at an important stage in its early growth, as the franchise continues to establish itself at the forefront of The Hundred. She joins Julian Metherell, the Chair of London Spirit, Rob Lawson, Chief Executive & Secretary of MCC, Eoin Morgan, Chair of MCC Cricket Committee from next month and, Nikesh Arora (CEO, Palo Alto Networks), Egon Durban (Co-CEO, Silver Lake) and Satyan Gajwani (Chairman, Times Internet, Co-Founder, Major League Cricket) of the Tech Titans.

Speaking ahead of the announcement, Donna-Maria Cullen, said: “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, said: “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.”