Benchmark Holdings plc announced that Malcolm Pye, Benchmark's founder and Chief Executive Officer, has notified the Board of his decision to step down to allow the company to appoint a new Chief Executive to drive the next phase of Benchmark's growth and development. Malcolm will formally step down on 30 November 2019 when he will become a Non-Executive Director of Benchmark, ensuring the company retains, at Board level, his extensive knowledge and experience.  Peter George, Chairman of Benchmark, will step up, with immediate effect, to Executive Chairman and will remain in this role through to the appointment of a new CEO, to ensure a smooth transition period and a successful handover of Malcolm's role and responsibilities.