AusNet Services Ltd. announced that the company's long serving Managing Director, Nino Ficca, has advised the Board of his intention to retire by the end of 2019 after more than 37 years n the industry, and since listing, the last 14 as Managing Director of AusNet Services. The Board has in place a succession planning process and the search for Mr. Ficca's replacement is being supported by a global executive search firm. To facilitate an orderly transition, Mr. Ficca will remain as Managing Director of AusNet Services until his successor has commenced.