Geopacific Resources Ltd. announced that Mr. Ron Heeks is stepping down from his role as Managing Director effective immediately, he will continue in an advisory capacity for a 3 month period to allow for an appropriate transition to the new appointee. Mr. Heeks announced the Board that it was time for some fresh energy to carry the GPR and the Woodlark Island Gold Project forward. During the transition period of appointing a new Managing Director, the current Chairman Mr. Ian Clyne will assume day to day management of the Company on an interim basis.