Brad Olsen steps down as chief executive at Infometrics
Brad Olsen said he wants to focus on his principal economist role.
Economist Brad Olsen is leaving his position as chief executive at Infometrics to concentrate on his principal economist responsibilities. Gareth Kiernan, the chief forecaster, will assume the role of acting managing director. Olsen expressed his desire to better dedicate his time to informing Infometrics' clients, decision-makers, and the general public about economic matters, stating that this remains the company's mission.
He added that stepping back to his principal economist role would enable him to interact more closely with clients and gain a better understanding of the economy firsthand. Olsen noted that after dedicating a third of his career to the chief executive role, it was time for a change. He acknowledged Kiernan's excitement about the opportunity to build upon Infometrics' success and drive further growth.
Kiernan, who joined Infometrics in 1999, previously served as managing director in 2006 before becoming operations director in 2014. He expressed his enthusiasm for continuing the company's tradition of providing valuable data, analysis, and insights to the New Zealand economy and contributing to the economic discourse in the country.
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