Benchmark Botanics Inc. said its co-founder, director and CEO Johnson Zhang stepped down from his role as CEO.

The Canadian cannabis company appointed William Ying as its new CEO on its annual general meeting held on Oct. 12. In addition, George Dorin was elected chairman of the board at the meeting.

Since 1996, Ying has served at various financial institutions including Yorkton Securities, Blackmont Capital, Jordan Capital and Mackie Research Capital.