May 24 (Reuters) - Softcat Plc
* Softcat announces that Martin Hellawell has decided to step down as chief executive officer once a successor is in place
* Board intends to appoint Martin to take over as non-executive chairman and martin has agreed to do so
* Brian Wallace, currently non-executive chairman, would then retire from board
* Search for new chief executive officer will be led by brian wallace and lee ginsberg, senior independent director Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: