New CEO for Infocus as Darren Steinhardt steps down
Darren Steinhardt has stepped down from the role of Infocus managing director, with current chief operating officer (COO) Rod Bristow to take over as chief executive.
Steinhardt will remain in the business to "direct his energies into mentoring and coaching other business owners and entrepreneurs," according to a statement from Infocus.
Bristow has previously worked as COO of CommSec and joined Infocus two years ago, according to the statement.
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