Randolph De Battista has announced he will resign as the Labour Party’s CEO, becoming the latest high-profile PL official to step down in the wake of the June elections.

“Earlier today, I informed the Prime Minister and Leader Robert Abela of my intention to step aside from my role as CEO of the Labour Party in the coming weeks, after having served in this role for a total of five years,” De Battista said.

“These were five years during which my work as CEO involved ensuring prudent management of the Party’s finances and properties. During these five years, we took important and unprecedented decisions regarding the Party’s financial sustainability. Long-term decisions guided by prudence, leaving a legacy that can be enjoyed for many years to come.”

“Naturally, I will continue to dedicate my time to ensuring a smooth transition in the best interest of the Party.”

“I would like to sincerely thank those individuals I have worked with over these five years. The Leader and Administration, and especially the Party’s employees and volunteers, including the people working in the Party’s subsidiary companies, who work with great loyalty and dedication for the benefit of what the Labour Party stands for.”

“I look forward to continuing my work, or rather, working even harder in favour of human rights, for the underprivileged, and for the most vulnerable. That has always been my calling, and those are the principles I have always emphasised within the Party’s structures.”

De Battista becomes the latest high-profile PL and government official to resign.

Both PL deputy leaders – Chris Fearne and Daniel Micallef – stepped down, as has policy consultant Aleander Balzan, OPM communications consultant Claire Azzopardi, PL communications head Ronald Vassallo, and OPM head of secretariat Glenn Micallef.