Benz Mining Corp. announced that Xavier Braud will act as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Braud is an experienced geologist and mining analyst with over 15 years experience in a broad range of deposits and commodities. His geological experience spans the whole spectrum of geology from greenfield exploration to resource definition and extension. For the past three years he has been a Resources/Mining Analyst at Patersons Securities and Canaccord Genuity covering ASX-listed small and micro-cap resources companies. Mr. Braud is currently a director of ASX-listed Riversgold Limited.