Former Masiguy who became Asiguy is now Focus, er, guy.

Tim Jackson joins Focus Bicycles

Focus Bicycles USA has named Tim Jackson as its new marketing manager.

Jackson was previously the brand manager of Masi Bicycles – hence the nickname, Masiguy – before becoming a product manager for ASI. Latterly he was marketing manager for Pivot Cycles/ BH Bikes USA.

“I’ve been keeping an eye on the brand since the first time I saw them at Eurobike, years before they came to the US,” said Jackson.

“I believe the brand has huge potential."

Focus USA CEO, Scott Rittschof said:

“Tim brings an unique passion to marketing and brand building that we look forward to seeing him put to use for Focus."

Focus is a brand owned by Derby Cycle of Germany. BikeBiz caught up with Derby Cycle CEO Mathias Seidler in the summer at Eurobike.

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