The board of directors of S.D. Standard Drilling Plc announced that Mark A. Jackson has resigned from the positions of managing director and chief executive officer. The board has re-appointed Martin Nes to serve as acting chief executive officer on an interim basis. Mr. Nes had previously held the roles of chairman and acting chief executive officer and is well versed in the company and most importantly the Industry. His stepping back into the role as acting chief executive officer will continue the operations of the firm in a seamless manner. The board of directors has formed a search committee to review internal and external candidates to fill the managing director and chief executive officer positions on a permanent basis.