Benson leaves Troy Resources

After seven years at the helm of Troy Resources, managing director Paul Benson is leaving the company today following his announcement in late April.

Troy chairman David Dix acknowledged Mr Benson’s service before the latter’s departure today.

“Paul has been the driver of Troy’s success over the past seven years. During that time he has conducted himself with a high level of professionalism and integrity, particularly in the way he has conducted himself since resigning,’’ Mr Dix said.

“We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”

Mr Benson has been at the company since 2007.

The company expects to finalise Mr Benson’s replacement in coming weeks, and already has reached a short list of successors.

In the interim, Mr Dix is acting as interim chief executive officer.

Troy’s stock fell 3.6 per cent today to 80.5 cents at the time of writing, following a plunge of 9.2 per cent yesterday and 22.4 per cent on Tuesday, when it released its quarterly report.