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People in the News: Aug 11, 2011

Aug 11, 2011
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Benitec said that its CFO John Rawling will resign on Aug. 24.

He will be replaced by Greg West.

The company said that Rawling's departure is related to the company's relocation to Sydney from Melbourne, Australia.

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