OrotonGroup’s CEO and Managing Director resigns

Company News

by David Chau

Mark Newman has resigned as CEO and Managing Director of OrotonGroup Ltd (ASX:ORL) effective immediately.

Until the company recruits a permanent CEO, Ross Lane, who is a director of the company, will be the interim CEO.

Mr Newman was Oroton’s CEO and Managing Director over the last 4 years. His decision to resign come after the company posted, in his own words, “very disappointing” 1H17 results/

Oroton reported a 52% drop in NPAT to $1.8 million, and is withholdings its interim dividend this year.

This morning, Oroton shares are trading 1.24% lower at $1.59.

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