Ithaca Energy plc announced that Alan Bruce, Chief Executive Officer has agreed with the Board that he will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer to pursue new opportunities. The Board will progress with a formal search process to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer as soon as possible and will update the market in due course. Until a new Chief Executive Officer is appointed, Iain Lewis will fulfil a dual role of Interim Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, as well as continuing as Chief Financial Officer, working alongside Gilad Myerson, Executive Chairman and the Company's experienced Leadership Team.