St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust will step down from his post at season's end, with the Dragons released a statement on Thursday afternoon confirming the news.

Doust will step aside after 18 years in the job, making his decision over Christmas before informing the board.

โ€œI have, and will continue, to thoroughly enjoy my time in the role,โ€ Doust said.

โ€œI feel very fortunate and privileged to have been afforded the opportunity to be the CEO of the Dragons and to have had a career in rugby league.

โ€œI made the decision over the holiday break, in consultation with my family, and I wanted to give Brian (Johnston, Dragons chairman) appropriate notice to allow he and the Board, the opportunity to plan for the future.

Doust is the longest-serving boss of any current NRL club with the club stalwart choosing to announce his decision now to allow the club to find the best possible replacement.

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