An era has concluded at Tottenham Hotspur as Daniel Levy departs from his position as chairman following a quarter-century at the helm.
The 63-year-old businessman relinquishes his role as the Premier League's most enduring chairman, having assumed control in 2001.
His exit marks a significant transition for the north London club, where he has been a fixture in the director's box since the early 2000s.
The departure comes without specific explanation from either Levy or the club, though reports suggest it forms part of broader restructuring plans by the Lewis family, who maintain controlling interest in Tottenham through ENIC International Limited.
Daniel Levy has left Tottenham after 24 years of service, taking them from mid-table obscurity to one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League | ReutersLevy's personal fortune stands at £650 million according to The Sunday Times Rich List 2025, placing him amongst Britain's 250 wealthiest individuals.
His wealth stems from a 29.4 per cent stake in ENIC, whilst the Joe Lewis family trust controls 70.6 per cent of the investment company.
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ENIC holds 86.58 per cent of Tottenham, valued at approximately £2.42 billion in 2025.
Commercial acumen appears hereditary in the Levy household - his father Barry owns Blue Inc., the clothing retailer operating 41 shops nationwide.
His son Josh serves as a non-executive director at pub chain Mitchell & Butler, continuing the family's business tradition.
Levy's legacy encompasses both remarkable infrastructure achievements and prolonged silverware absence.
He oversaw the construction of Tottenham's state-of-the-art stadium, completed in 2019, which has garnered acclaim for its commercial success.
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Daniel Levy is worth an incredible £650 million
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Yet supporters frequently criticised his stewardship during a 17-year trophy drought following the 2008 League Cup triumph.
The barren spell finally concluded last season when Ange Postecoglou guided Spurs to Europa League glory, defeating Manchester United in the final.
The club also reached the 2019 Champions League final under Levy's tenure, though Liverpool prevailed.
Sir Alex Ferguson famously characterised him as a formidable negotiator in transfer dealings.
Daniel Levy had ruled the roost at Tottenham ever since 2001 | GETTYLevy maintains privacy around his personal affairs, having wed Tracy Dixon, his former personal assistant.
The couple share four children, though family details remain largely shielded from public scrutiny.
In his departure statement, Levy expressed deep satisfaction with his achievements: "I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees. We have built this club into a global heavyweight competing at the highest level."
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Daniel Levy leaves Tottenham after establishing the Premier League side as a juggernaut | PAHe acknowledged the challenging journey whilst thanking supporters: "I wish to thank all the fans that have supported me over the years.
It hasn't always been an easy journey but significant progress has been made."