The head of Northern Ireland's business support agency has resigned.
Alastair Hamilton will leave Invest NI later this year after 10 years in the high-profile job.
Staff at the state-run agency were informed on Thursday morning of the chief executive's imminent departure.
Mr Hamilton said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Invest NI and count it a great privilege to have been able to serve the organisation and my home country in such a significant role.
"There is never a good time to leave such a position, but it has been my intention to step down after 10 years in the post, which would be during 2019.
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"I intend to explore new opportunities and further expand my other areas of interest."