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.