The LTA today announced that Paul Hutchins will be standing down from his role as Head of Men’s Tennis at the end of 2008. Paul will continue to work for the LTA on a number of projects including reviewing and enhancing the international competitive structure in Great Britain.

LTA Player Director Steven Martens, Paul Annacone and Leon Smith will become responsible for Men’s Tennis.

Roger Draper, LTA Chief Executive, said: “Paul has been a tremendous asset to British tennis throughout his career and over the last two years has developed strong foundations for Men’s Tennis. Paul came on board in 2006 to help a new team understand the intricacies of our sport and having achieved this he will turn his attention to helping in other areas. Paul has put in place an excellent team of coaches and under the guidance of Steven Martens I am confident that we will be able to continue the work that Paul has begun and make real strides forward in this area.

“Paul is very popular with players and coaches alike and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul for all that he has done and will continue to do for the sport. “

Paul Hutchins said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed the last two years and am delighted to have helped shape British tennis at such an exciting time. I feel like I have achieved what I was asked to do and am confident that I am leaving Men’s Tennis in good order.

“I will be spending the next two months working with Steven to ensure a smooth transition for all concerned as so many good foundations have been laid in Men’s Tennis and it is now up to the players and coaches to really push on. I will then begin to focus on other areas of the business and am really looking forward to new challenges and continuing with my motivating journey helping British tennis achieve the success I am confident that it deserves.”