Team17 Group plc announced that Debbie Bestwick MBE has indicated her intention to step down from her position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company once a suitable successor can be found. A search for a suitable successor has been initiated and this will consider both external and internal candidates. Debbie will play a key part in finding the right person to replace her and will ensure that an orderly business handover takes place once that key person has been identified.

Debbie will remain with the business as Chief Executive Officer whilst the search for her successor is in progress. Her incredible passion and drive for Team17 remains undiminished and it is that passion and drive that will also be focussed on finding the right successor working closely with the board. Debbie will remain equally focussed on maintaining a "business-as-normal" mentality across the Group, with the senior team committed to delivering the Group's strategic ambitions.

Over the last eighteen months, a highly experienced and effective divisional senior leadership team has been established, that work closely together with the Executive team and are closely aligned to the Group's core values. This team now runs the day-to-day divisions within the Group and boasts extensive and unequalled gaming industry knowledge and operational experience. Following a new CEO appointment, the intention is for Debbie to transition into a Non-Executive role, remaining on the Board to provide ongoing mentorship, support and guidance to the Board and the senior management team, ensuring the Group continues to benefit from her wealth of business and gaming sector experience.