Countryside Properties plc ('Countryside', 'Group' or 'Company') announced that by mutual agreement, CEO Iain McPherson is to step down with immediate effect. The Board will conduct a thorough process in the search for a new CEO and whilst that search is underway John Martin, Chair, will stand in as interim CEO. During this time, he will conduct a review of each of the Company's developments across every region to ensure that each site is being developed in accordance with the plans set out during the investment process.