The Norwich City chairman and director Alan Bowkett has stepped down from his role at the club.

Norwich, who are currently 16th in the Premier League, confirmed his exit on Monday as part of a move to refresh the club at board level. A statement on the club’s website thanked Bowkett, a businessman who joined the board of directors in 2009, and confirmed that they are looking for a new chairman.

“The club has been working recently to refresh the board of directors and an announcement about new directors and a new chairman will be made in the next few weeks,” the statement read. “The ownership of the club will be unaffected by these changes.

“The new directors will bring additional expertise and fresh ideas about growing the business, as Norwich City continues its commitment to maintaining Premier League status and developing the football club on and off the pitch.”