Brad Olsen steps down as Infometrics chief executive
Brad Olsen is stepping down as chief executive of the New Zealand economics consultancy Infometrics to focus on his role as principal economist. Gareth Kiernan, a long-time veteran of the firm, will take over as acting managing director.
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Wellington-based economics consultancy Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen is stepping down to focus on his principal economist role.
Olsen, who has held the position since February 2023, will step aside for Gareth Kiernan , who will fill the acting managing director role alongside his role as chief forecaster.
Kiernan has been with Infometrics since 1999. He was the managing director in 2006 before becoming operations director in 2014.
Infometrics board chair Chris Whelan said Olsen had made a valuable contribution to Infometrics’ leadership.
“Brad has brought great energy and drive to Infometrics, alongside some excellent initiatives. The Board thanks Brad for his leadership and looks forward to continuing to work with him to deliver our strategy.”
Olsen said he wanted to focus on ensuring as many people as possible are better informed, and that economics is put simply.
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