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Team Sky sporting director Sean Yates has retired from cycling after three decades in the sport.
Yates had held the role since 2010 and was a key player in Sky's Tour de France success in the summer.
Sky said Yates's decision was not related to doping allegations.
Team principal Dave Brailsford said: "After a long career in professional cycling, he has told us that he wants to move on, for purely personal reasons."
He added: "Sean joined us in our first year and has been with us for three tough but rewarding seasons.
"Sean has been a great support to the riders on the road and a valuable colleague to us all. We wish him the best for the next step in his life."
The British team has a zero-tolerance approach to drug use and has asked staff to sign a statement guaranteeing that they have had no previous involvement in doping.
In a statement, Sky added: "After Team Sky reaffirmed its position on anti-doping, the management team started a series of individual interviews with riders, management and support staff.
"Sean has been interviewed and there were no admissions or disclosures that would have required him to leave the team."
Coach Bobby Julich left the outfit last week after admitting to using the blood-boosting agent EPO when a rider.
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