Brad Olsen steps down as chief executive at Infometrics
Brad Olsen is stepping down as CEO of Infometrics to focus on his role as principal economist. Gareth Kiernan will take over as the new managing director to lead the firm's future growth.
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Leadership changes at prominent economic research firms can influence the direction of economic analysis and public policy discourse.
High-profile economist Brad Olsen is stepping down from his role as chief executive at Infometrics, to focus on his principal economist role.
Chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan will move into an acting managing director role.
"I'm wanting to better focus my time on ensuring as many people as possible - Infometrics clients, decision makers and the public at large - are better informed and that economics is put simply," Olsen said,
"That remains the mission at Infometrics, and I'm stoked Gareth is stepping into the managing director role to keep the business moving forward. Moving back to the principal economist role means I can best dedicate my time to getting out and interacting with our clients, and seeing the economy up close and personal."
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